BIB_ID
409653
Accession number
MA 9345
Creator
Proust, Marcel, 1871-1922.
Display Date
[1905 October-November].
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Anonymous gift in memory of Robert Shapazian, 2017.
Description
1 item (3 pages) ; 17.4 x 11.3 cm
Notes
Written on mourning stationery. Proust's mother died in September 1905.
Identity of the recipient and approximate date of writing from published letter.
Identity of the recipient and approximate date of writing from published letter.
Summary
Concerning her letter of sympathy on his mother's death; telling her how much it meant to him and apologizing for not having acknowledged it sooner; expressing his sadness that his poor health was such a source of distress for his mother unlike the joy her son brought to her with his play "Chiffon;" thanking her with all his heart for honoring the memory of his mother; expressing his happiness at knowing her health is good and thinking of the good years she has ahead; adding his thanks again and saying he will never forget her words.
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