SAINTE-BEUVE Charles-Augustin (1804-1869)
L.A.S., April 16; 1 page in-8.
He was slow to thank "for this magnificent volume which smells in full of his Louis
XIV and his Versailles neighbourhood! you are one of those fathers who look after their children and who want to perfect them to the end. I will read your additions and enjoy them. You are one of those from whom we are still waiting for many things; you have made my mouth water with Mme de Caylus. Be prodigal, dear sir, we will never say: it is too much! nor: it is enough"...