ANNE CÉCILE DESCLOS, known as DOMINIQUE AURY (1907-1998) SET OF TWO SIGNED AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPTS.

1) "J.B. PRIESTLEY: LET THE PEOPLE SlNG" Autograph manuscript signed "DA 4 pages in8. 21 x 13,6 cm Includes printed article, 1 p. 24.5 x 16 cm In French. Autograph manuscript of an article on Priestley- "Few writers have been able, as Priestley has, to reveal to themselves the English, to make clear to this people of confused mind the essential outline of its character, the secret springs of its strength..." 2) "ALDOUS HUXLEY: AFTER MANY A SUMMER" Autograph manuscript signed "D.A.". 3 pages in8. 21 x 13,6 cm Includes printed article, 1 p. 24.5 x 16 cm In French. Autograph manuscript of a fine article on Huxley: "His universe is populated by strange victors... At least he will have fought a magnificent battle against despair throughout his life... " Anne Cécile Desclos, known as Dominique Aury alias Pauline Réage French woman of letters. Under the pseudonym of Pauline Réage, she wrote the erotic novel "Histoire d'O" in 1954, which she revealed herself to be the author in 1994. This work caused a scandal and won her the Prix des Deux Magots in 1955. John Boynton Priestley (1894-1984) English novelist, playwright, screenwriter, broadcaster and social commentator. He did become a member of the Order of Merit in 1977. Let the People Sing is a 1939 novel by J. B. Priestley. It examines civic politics and corruption in the small English town of Dunbury, where the music hall is due to be closed. It was adapted into a 1942 film Let the People Sing. Aldous Leonard Huxley (1894-1963) English writer and philosopher. After Many a Summer is a 1939 novel by Aldous Huxley that tells the story of a Hollywood millionaire who fears his impending death.