René Char – Paris, Surrealism and the Communists. 1938

René CHAR (1907.1988)

Signed autograph letter.

One page in quarto. Slight loss in the left margin.

Paris. January 15, 1938.

"Now that I'm in Paris almost permanently, I'd really like to shake your hand and talk to you."

René Char is back in Paris.

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"My dear friend, Now living in Paris almost permanently, I would very much like to shake your hand and talk with you. If you have a moment, please let me know. It would be a pleasure to see you. See you soon, I hope, and with warmest regards. René Char."

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