Paris I am not well acquainted with now. But send a copy to the following address: Madame la Princesse Anna Dmitrievna Ténicheff, Quai Anglais 20, Petersburg. This lady is a friend of mine; she is also acquainted with the musical world of Petersburg and will make you known there. I have asked her before now to buy your works, but they were all forbidden in Russia, even Human, all-too-Human.
It would also be as well to send a copy to Prince Urussov (who is mentioned in Turgeniev's letters). He is greatly interested in everything German, and is a man of rich gifts, an intellectual gourmet. I do not remember his address for the moment, but can find it out.
I am glad that in spite of all bodily ills you are working so vigorously and keenly. I am looking forward to all the things you promise me.
It would give me great pleasure to be read by you, but unfortunately you do not understand my language. I have produced an enormous amount this summer. I have written two long new books (of twenty-four and twenty-eight sheets), Impressions of Poland and Impressions of Russia, besides entirely rewriting one of my oldest books, Æsthetic Studies, for a new edition and correcting the proofs of all three books myself. In another week or so I shall have finished this work; then I give a series of lectures, writing at the same time another series in French, and leave for Russia in the depth of winter to revive there.
That is the plan I propose for my winter campaign. May it not be a Russian campaign in the bad sense.
I hope you will continue your friendly interest in me.
I remain,
Your faithfully devoted,
GEORGE BRANDES.
18. NIETZSCHE TO BRANDES.
Turin, Oct. 20, 1888.
MY DEAR SIR,