Guy de Maupassant and the death of George Sand.
"Upon returning from a sea voyage, I found in Cannes the letter informing me of the great misfortune that has befallen you."
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"Upon returning from a sea voyage, I found in Cannes the letter informing me of the great misfortune that has befallen you."
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Guy de Maupassant (1850.1893)
Autographed letter signed to Solange Clésinger-Sand [?]
One page, octavo. Cannes. Undated [June 1876?]
A note in pencil at the bottom of the page reads " death of George Sand ".
Maupassant sends his condolences.
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"Madam, Upon returning from a sea voyage, I found in Cannes the letter informing me of the great misfortune that has befallen you. I am perhaps the last to express to you all the sadness I have felt , and to ask you to accept the expression of my respectful devotion. Guy de Maupassant."