Léon DAUDET (1867-1942) Autograph manuscript signed, Les Universaux, 1935; [1]-136 pages in-fol. in titled folder. This "Essai sur les mouvements et les figures des idées et des passions humaines," according to the subtitle, was published by Bernard Grasset in 1935. Through the figures of Rabelais, Ronsard, Shakespeare, Descartes, Luther and Calvin, Daudet reflects on the tragic in history and the collective manifestations of being. The complete manuscript is dated at the end of July 10-September 11, 1935. It is preceded by the sheet of dedication to Marthe Daudet.