Henry de MONTHERLANT(1895-1972, writer of the Académie Franç - Lot 321

Henry de MONTHERLANT(1895-1972, writer of the Académie Française) / Typed letter signed by himself, 1 p in-4, Paris, March 3, 1967, to media man Louis Merlin: "As I write neither to earn money nor to be read, but because it amuses me, your views on how to bring in the masses and money (particularly at the theater) interest me because you have put your hand to the wheel, without touching me much. I'm much closer to division number 1 of your book [Louis Merlin had just published "France ton passé f.. le camp et ton avenir aussi"].I've despaired of my contemporary compatriots for a long time - since 1932, then since 1940.Le Carnetde moi which you kindly quoted is the last work in which I'll refer to them. My next works will be fiction only".