102 - Schmidt, Arno

Schmidt, Arno Collection of 3 typewritten letters with handwritten signatures addressed to Harald Ebner, director of Karl Rauch Verlag. Darmstadt, June 13, July 1, and September 4, 1956. 2 pages on 2 sheets and 2 x 1 page on 1 sheet, 15 x 21 cm (1) and 29.7 x 21 cm. Each bears the publisher’s receipt stamp. — Concerns primarily negotiations regarding Schmidt’s collaboration on a “truly great edition of Poe,” but under two conditions: a) I must be able to select the pieces myself … and I would need to be able to devote a considerable amount of time to it. This second point, however, might b) not come as cheaply to you as you, as a businessman, would wish … the work of a galley slave would be easy and glorious compared to the toil and recognition of a Poe translator”—Also included is Schmidt’s translation of James Fenimore Cooper’s “The Weeping Woman of Wish-ton-Wish,” along with reflections on an edition of Cooper or Scott. - Also included: Arno Schmidt: “Proposals for a Poe Anthology.” Typescript. 1 sheet (approx. 21 x 14.7 cm). - Each perforated, slightly browned due to the paper, small holes from a removed staple, 1 small tear at the margin, overall in good condition. Collection of 3 typewritten letters, signed and addressed to Harald Ebner, director of Karl Rauch Verlag. - Each bearing the publisher’s receipt stamp. - Concerns Schmidt’s collaboration on a “truly great edition of Poe, but on two conditions: … I must be able to select the pieces myself … and I must be able to devote a considerable amount of time to it. This second point, however, might not come to you quite as cheaply as you, as a businessman, might wish … the labor of a galley slave would be light and glorious compared to the toil and recognition of a Poe translator.” (trans.). - Also Schmidt’s translation of James Fenimore Cooper’s “The Weeping Woman of Wish-ton-Wish,” reflections on an edition of Cooper or Scott. - Additionally: Arno Schmidt’s proposals for a Poe anthology. Typescript. 1 sheet (approx. 21 x 14.7 cm). - Each sheet is punched; the paper is slightly browned; there are small holes from a removed staple; 1 small tear at the edge; overall in good condition.