the experience of reading in Britain, from 1450 to 1945...

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Gérard Jean-Aubry : Mérimée

'Pray forgive me keeping your article on Mérimée so long. I read it as soon as it arrived — and then re-read it yesterday. It is one of the best pieces by you I've read, though your work never fails to delight.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Joseph Conrad      Manuscript: Sheet

Gérard Jean-Aubry : La Musique et les nations

'I was very happy to receive "La Musique et les nations" yesterday. I read the Debussy immediately and with the greatest of pleasure.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Joseph Conrad      Print: Book

Gérard Jean-Aubry : Sainte Beuve (exact title unknown)

'I've had the "Fortnightly [Review]" sent to me. I've just finished your "Sainte Beuve". My dear fellow! It's an admirable analytical exposition of the man himself. I've never read anything of this kind that gave me the same sense of penetrating vision coupled with formal perfection.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Joseph Conrad      Print: Serial / periodical

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