LISZT Franz (1811-1886). L.A.S. " F. Liszt ", [Bernay May 31, 1834], to Victor HUGO; 3 pages in-4, address with red wax stamp with the number M and postal stamps (small repair to the stamp). Very beautiful letter of admiration from the musician to the poet whom he invites to visit Normandy. Liszt was then staying at the château de Carentonne, near Bernay, where he had been invited by Mme de Mauduit d'Hainneville.] " I think of you so often, my friend, your work and your perseverance are so constantly present in my mind, and besides I read and reread you with such obstinacy that it would be difficult for me to resist the need I feel to write a few lines to you. It will be neither compliments nor flattery, nor bland protests of friendship. But I wish that through the insignificance and nullity of words you might see a loyal and devoted heart, happy and proud to understand you often and still love you. Though castle dwellers, a great league away from the city, we talk a lot about you here, (in what nook and cranny do we not talk about you?) and it is an extreme pleasure for me to sometimes battle with these brave people and mercilessly crush them with your name and your works. Mr. Auguste Leprévost, who is fortunate enough to be among your friends, has asked me to thank you for your good memory. He will probably come to the next House and he even hopes that at the end of the session you will be able to give us eight days to travel, the three of us, through a large part of