KATEB (Yacine) (1929-1989) 2 documents. L.A.S. and C.A.S. Milan, 14 September and 6 November 1957. 3 pp. in-8 and in-12. On 14 September he announces "() In spite of myself, I am unable, for the moment, to know whether I will return to Paris soon. It is obviously with joy that I will meet you there ()" November 6 "Received your letter with pleasure. The idea of a stay in Genoa would suit me very well. I know the city a little and find it quite intense. But at the end of December I have to attend a congress of the European Society of Culture which is being held in Venice () I too would like to get to know you, for your tone of frank friendship immediately put me at ease () "

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