Renaud CAMUS – Autographed letter signed to Madeleine Chapsal.

Renaud CAMUS (1946-)

Autographed letter signed to Madeleine Chapsal.

Three pages, large quarto. Autograph envelope

Plieux. March 18, 2005.

“Madame Le Commandeur, you wrote to me so kindly when winter seemed endless, and now it’s too hot walking along the river with the dogs in the afternoon. We’ll have to change our schedule. Léon will go without his coat. And perhaps your still-undying loves, kindled with phrases, will blossom into a few intimate trifles: But the coals are as black as she (s). Light them: It looks like a rosebush . Toulet knew these things. For my part, I always take great pleasure in seeing your red hair blaze, television helping, in the depths of my winter kitchen. The warmer weather will thankfully rescue me. And who knows if you won’t appear in person someday, right here, in rooms more worthy of you? Your friend Rebeyrolle was present here for a long time through his paintings. Those were in happier times. Everything goes to Planchemouton. I eagerly await your elephant. Meaning is what leaves us.” Let's speak softly. Listen. And please forgive, Madam, this tragic use of the familiar "tu." Didn't you kiss me? Renaud Camus.