LITERATURE - FRERON Elie (1718 - 1776) - Autograph letter signed

An opponent of Voltaire and the Encyclopaedists, he took part in all the polemics of his time. He founded the Année Littéraire, a periodical that helped to make foreign literature better known in France. He is considered one of the fathers of journalism. Autograph letter signed Montrouge, 23.11.1772 au libraire Estienne :"...me faire le plaisir de m'envoyer le traité des études de M. Rollin …”.