Henry de MONTHERLANT(1895-1972, writer of the... Lot 328

Henry de MONTHERLANT(1895-1972, writer of the Académie Française)/ Typed letter signed by himself, 1 p in-4, Paris, March 3, 1967, to media manLouis Merlin: "As I write neither to earn money nor to be read, but because it amuses me, your views on how to bring in the masses and money (especially at the theater) interest me because you have put your hand to the wheel, without touching me much. I'm much closer to division number 1 of your book [Louis Merlin had just published "France ton passé f.. le camp et ton avenir aussi"].Il y a longtemps - depuis 1932, puis depuis 1940 - que je désespère de mes compatriotes contemporains.Le Carnetde moi que vous avez bien voulu citer est le dernier ouvrage où je ferai allusion à eux.Mes prochains ouvrages seront seulement des oeuvres de fiction".