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Ernst Toller (*1. Dezember 1893 in Samotschin, Provinz Posen; gestorben am 22. Mai 1939 in New York City, New York) war ein deutscher Schriftsteller, Politiker und linkssozialistischer Revolutionär.
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#1496 Brief an Selden Rodman
| Datierung | 1937-01-08 |
| Verfasser | Toller, Ernst |
| Beschreibung | Brief, 1 S., T Der rechte Rand des Briefes ist verbrannt. |
| Provenienz | University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center, Selden Rodman Collection, Box 9, folder 24 |
| Briefkopf | - |
| Personen |
Rodman, Selden
Rodman, Selden Toller, Ernst |
| Institutionen | Farrar & Rinehart |
| Werke | Das Schwalbenbuch |
1-8-37
Dear Seldon:–
After having read the translation of [the] Swallow Book I must tell you how deeply grateful I [am] to you.
You have not only produced a translation which reads like an English composition but you have, to my great surprise, followed the peculiar rhythm of verses. When I read the English poems I need not [...] the tone, so much is it the same as the original G[erman] verse.
After reading the book I have still m[...] a desire to re-write the other verses contained in [...] I know it will not take you weeks, for the intensity [will] transfer itself to the new verses and everything w[ill be] over in a few hours’ time.
Did you get the money from Farrar & R[inehart?]
With kindest regards,
You[rs ever,]
E[rnst Toller.]
Ernst Toller
Barbizon Plaza Hotel
101 West 58th Street
New York City