921 - ZOBEL, Joseph (1915–2006), Martinican writer, author of *La Rue Cases-Nègres*. Signed autograph letter addressed to Michel de Saint-Pierre. No place, July 22, 1952. 2 pp. in-4

ZOBEL, Joseph (1915–2006), Martinican writer, author of *La Rue Cases-Nègres*. Signed autograph letter addressed to Michel de Saint-Pierre. No place, July 22, 1952. 2 pp. in-4 A fine letter from the Martinican writer Joseph Zobel. He alludes to the change in leadership at Éditions de la Table Ronde and explains his work at the time. "[...] What had been agreed upon at your place between Rodenbach [Laudenbach] and me was no longer valid, since [Jacques] Duhamel called everything into question: the royalty rate, and above all, the acceptance of my manuscript by 'La Table Ronde.' Apparently, he hadn’t read my book with a sufficiently critical eye; and, as he told me, he was wary of Rodenbach [Laudenbach]’s enthusiasm. In any case, I am still waiting for a reply he had promised me by July 22. "I have just received the manuscript that Paulhan sent me at your urging. By the end of the week I will have read it and will be quick to give you my thoughts [...]". For the moment, he isn’t writing but is preparing a poetry recital inspired by the sea, featuring works by contemporary poets as well as African, Malagasy, and Caribbean poets. He will soon write two short stories and an article. Zobel ends his letter by warmly thanking his friend: “I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you do for me [...].”