French naturalist writer (1850-1893) considered the greatest French author of short stories. ALS in French, signed “Maupassant,” one page, 5.25 x 8, Ministre de l'Instruction Publique et des Beaux-Arts letterhead, no date. Untranslated letter to a friend, mentioning the short story collection Les Soirees de Medan. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing and a paperclip impression to the top edge. Les Soirees de Medan was a collection of six short stories authored by Zola, Guy de Maupassant, Joris-Karl Huysmans, Henri Ceard, Leon Hennique, and Paul Alexis; the title was taken from the name of Zola's home near Versailles, where the writers often gathered together.
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