Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn

SUMMARY: This offering is a magnificient typed letter signed by the author Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn PRICE: $695.00

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Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn (b.1918). Russian Author. Nobel Laureate (1970). Typed Letter Signed, in German, one page, quarto, d. August 17th, 1983, Cavendish, VT. The Russian writer and leading dissident against the Soviet system, in exile, writes to a German schoolmaster and his students. Translation reads in part: "… I regret that translations of my books appear in the German Language with large errors, and also their quality is rarely satisfying. Fortunately this does not concern the ‘Gulag Archipelago.’ The French translations are very good and appear fast… My best desires for you and your pupils. I would hope that my books help… them get through todays difficult situation in Germany… Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn". In fine condition.

This letter was written in August of 1983 to ma German while Germany was debating whether or not to allow the placement of U.S. intermediary range ballistic missiles on their soil to counter a growing Soviet missile threat. When they did approve those missiles it marked an important turing point in the Cold War.

The autograph comes with a letter of authenticity as to its origin, history and authenticity.

Price: $595.00