signed
by ALFRED SUTRO
ALFRED SUTRO (1863-1933). Sutro was a well-known British writer, playwright and translator. His best known play is The Two Virtues. MAURICE MAETERLINCK (1862-1949). A Belgian playwright, Maeterlinck was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1911. His best known work is Pelléas et Mélisande. TLS. 1pp. 8” x 5”. 23 September 1904. Southampton Row. A typed letter signed “Alfred Sutro” to “John W. Hastings”: “M. Maeterlinck has handed me your letter, in which you ask for permission to publish a translation of ‘JOYZELLE’. A translation of this play has already been made by Mr. Teixeira de Mattos, but not yet published, as there is a probability of the play being produced; when the time comes to publish the question as to publisher will be dealt with by Mr. Paul R. Reynolds, of 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, who acts as M. Maeterlinck’s agent in America.” The letter is in very fine condition overall with a dark autograph. (Inventory #: 4473)