Bidspirit auction | [LITERATURE] - FLAUBERT Gustave (1821

[LITERATURE] - FLAUBERT Gustave (1821 - 1880) - Urgency And Obsession: Flaubert Requests A Crucial Book - Autograph letter signed, dated ”Croisset près Rouen, jeudi” by the French novelist. 1 p. in-8. Addressed to a friend: ”...vous seriez bien aimable de m'envoyer tout de suite par la porte le livre suivant dont j'ai grand besoin Le turf et les courses de chevaux en France et en Angleterre par Chapus. Il me le faut absolument, coûte qui coûte!...”. This note exemplifies Flaubert’s rigorous approach to writing, characterized by extensive research and an almost compulsive need for precision. His insistence on obtaining the book suggests he was engaged in a demanding phase of composition. Such documents are particularly valued for their direct connection to the author’s creative process. Even minor requests become significant when they illuminate the discipline behind his literary production. •⁠> This lot is located in and ships from the UK. A UK export license is required prior to shipment. Import duties and taxes in the destination country are the buyer's responsibility.