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Lot n° 32

CAMUS Albert (1913-1960)

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Signed autograph letter addressed to René CHAR S.l., March 17 [1950]. 1 page in-4 in brown ink on fine paper, stamped envelope preserved. Rare letter from Albert Camus addressed to the writer René Char. "I have no taste for patronage, I knew in advance that you would refuse, and I proposed to decline the invitation despite a word from Breton. I take this opportunity to tell you that you will receive a copy of Les Justes in plain paper to make you wait. The one I've reserved for you is waiting for me in Paris. I'm sorry you're having trouble, but I hope everything's all right. I will be back at the beginning of April and would like to find you well [...]".