De Lange mss., 1970-2011

Papers of Nicholas Robert Michael de Lange, 1970-2011, at the Lilly Library, Indiana University

Finding aid created by Alyssa Mertka

Creator: de Lange, Nicholas Robert Michael, 1944-
Creator: Oz, Amos --Correspondence.
Title: De Lange mss.
Collection No.: LMC 2401
Dates: 1970-2011
Quantity:

Quantity: 8 Boxes

Abstract: The De Lange mss., 1970-2011, consists of the correspondence and translation manuscripts of Nicholas de Lange, translator of modern Hebrew literature.
Location: ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)
Language: Materials are in English and Hebrew .
Repository: Lilly Library
1200 E. Seventh St.
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500
Business Number: 812-855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu
URL: https://libraries.indiana.edu/lilly-library

Biographical Note

Nicholas Robert Michael de Lange was born on August 7, 1944 in Nottingham, England. He has a B.A. and D. Phil. from Oxford University and is a Professor of Hebrew and Jewish Studies at Cambridge University. He is a translator of modern Hebrew literature and the author of several books on Jewish culture and history.

Scope and Content Note

This collection relates primarily to de Lange's translations from Hebrew into English of the works of Israeli author Amos Oz.

The Correspondence series includes letters exchanged between de Lange and Oz, as well as printouts of emails and other general correspondence.

The Translations of Amos Oz series consists of correspondence, drafts, proofs, and reviews relating to de Lange's translation of several works by Amos Oz. Some printed material about Oz himself are also included.

The Translation of A.B. Yehoshua series includes correspondence, drafts, proofs, and reviews relating to de Lange's translation of Yehoshua's book A Journey to the End of the Millennium , which won the Koret Jewish Book Award in 2000.

Additions includes correspondence and drafts relating to de Lange's translation of a few works by S. Yizhar, including his novel Khirbet Khizeh and his book Preliminaries . Materials relating to de Lange's translation of several other works by Amos Oz, including his autobiographical novel A Tale of Love and Darkness , are also included.

Arrangement

The collection is organized into the following series: I. Correspondence; II. Translations of Amos Oz; III. Translation of A.B. Yehoshua; IV. Additions.

Restrictions

Access Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.

Usage Restrictions:

Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.

Indexed Terms

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Item], De Lange mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Collection Inventory

Series:

I. CORRESPONDENCE
box 1
Letters from Amos Oz to Nicholas de Lange , 1970-2000

Physical Description: (7 folders)

Scope and Contents: Some letters and faxes are in Hebrew

box 1
Letters from Nicholas de Lange to Amos Oz , 1970-2000

Physical Description: (3 folders)

box 1
General correspondence, relating to translations, published works, meetings and conferences, etc. , ca. 1970-2001

Physical Description: (9 folders)

box 1
Printed out email correspondence, similar to general files , ca. 1999-2002

Physical Description: (2 folders)

Series:

II. TRANSLATIONS OF AMOS OZ

Scope and Contents: Content varies with each title. Some titles include correspondence about the translation, drafts and corrected drafts, proofs, reviews, even an occasional dust jacket.

box 1
Short pieces, A-Z, undated

Scope and Contents: Included are drafts or exercise books relating to the translation, typescripts with corrections by Oz and/or de Lange, tear sheets of the printed piece, etc.

box 2
Black Box English translation published , 1988
box 2
Don't Call it Night English translation published , 1995
box 2
Elsewhere, Perhaps , English translation published , 1973
box 2
Fima Chatto and Windus , 1993
box 3
Fima (continued)
box 3
The Hill of Evil Counsel English translation published , 1978
box 3
My Michael English translation published , 1972
box 3
Panther in the Basement Chatto and Windus , 1997
box 4
A Perfect Peace incomplete draft translation

Scope and Contents: The published English translation is not by de Lange

box 4
The Same Sea English publication , 2002
box 4
To Know a Woman English translation published , 1991
box 4
Touch the Water, Touch the Wind , English translation , 1974
box 4
Under this Blazing Light English publication , 1995
box 5
Unto Death two novellas, English publication , 1975
box 5
Unidentified Hebrew typed manuscript
box 5
Printed files re: Amos Oz

Scope and Contents: Bibliography, reviews, miscellaneous clippings, articles, etc. about him.

Series:

III. TRANSLATION OF A.B. YEHOSHUA
box 5
A Journey to the End of the Millenium New York: Doubleday , 1999

Scope and Contents: Includes emails and faxes relating to the translation and to winning the Koret Jewish Book Award. The faxes from Yehoshua are in Hebrew. Also two drafts of the translation, proofs, clippings and reviews.

Series:

IV. ADDITIONS
box 6
Khirbet Khizeh drafts, proofs in English and Hebrew

Physical Description: (11 folders)

box 6
A Tale of Love and Darkness drafts

Physical Description: (2 folders)

box 7
Correspondence , 2002-2011

Physical Description: (2 folders)

box 7
Amos Oz - translations and correspondence
box 7
Scenes from Village Life

Physical Description: (2 folders)

box 7
Rhyming Life and Death editorial drafts

Physical Description: (2 folders)

box 7
Amos Oz, drafts, Hebrew

Physical Description: (2 folders)

box 7
English translation - preliminary partial translation
box 7
English translations and correspondence
box 7
English and Hebrew draft
box 7
Hebrew draft
box 7
English translation

Physical Description: (2 folders)

box 7
Preliminaries draft and correspondence
box 7
Relations draft and correspondence
box 7
Khirbet Khizeh drafts

Physical Description: (2 folders)

box 7
Amos Oz - Dublin Literary Award nomination, correspondence and program
box 8
Correspondence , 2002-2010

Physical Description: (3 folders)

box 8
A Tale of Love and Darkness draft and editing copies

Physical Description: (7 folders)

box 8
Rhyming Life and Death drafts and correspondence

Physical Description: (3 folders)

box 8
Khirbet Khizeh 2005 correspondence, 1949 text with English proofs and corrections, 3 typescript drafts
box 8
Hebrew drafts

Physical Description: (2 folders)