[Literature & Art] Sacher-Masoch, Leopold Ritter von. (1835 - 95)
Autograph Letter expressing his "sympathies for Judaism"
Autograph letter from the Austrian novelist, best known for his "Venus in Furs" (1870) and for the term "masochism" which was coined by Dr. Krafft-Ebing to describe a form of abnormality depicted in some of his novels. 1 page. Gratz, 13 April, 1878. Translated from the German in full:"Highly venerated Sir, My interest and my sympathies for Judaism inspire me to send to you my recently published „Judengeschichten“ (Jewish Stories), as well as the review of them in the „Jüdischen Literaturblatt“ (Jewish Literature Magazine). I would be happy to make your … acquaintance and therefore would like to ask you to name an hour where I would least be disturbing you. Respectfully, Dr. Leopold Ritter von Sacher Masoch."
Sacher-Masoch edited the Leipzig-based monthly literary magazine Auf der Höhe. Internationale Review (At the Pinnacle. International Review), a progressive magazine aimed at tolerance and integration for Jews in Saxony, as well as for the emancipation of women with articles on women's education and suffrage. Masoch's "Jewish Stories" was published in 1878. (7121)
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