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Artpress Special Issue on the Novel, January 1986

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In January 1986, Artpress released a special issue titled "Que peut le roman?" This publication brought together a diverse group of influential writers and intellectuals, including Philippe Muray, Ryôji Nakamura, and François Wahl, alongside talents like Severo Sarduy, Benito Pelegrin, and Guillermo Cabrera Infante. Contributions also came from noted figures such as Louis Calaferte, Marcel Cohen, and Philip Roth. The edition delves into the potential and constraints of the novel form, reflecting a wide spectrum of viewpoints from both French and international authors, enriching the discourse surrounding literary possibilities.

Key facts

  • Special issue of Artpress published in January 1986
  • Title: 'Que peut le roman ?' (What Can the Novel Do?)
  • Contributors include Philippe Muray, Ryôji Nakamura, François Wahl, Severo Sarduy, Benito Pelegrin, Michel Bernard, Guillermo Cabrera Infante, Louis Calaferte, Marcel Cohen, Martin Dean, Dominique Fernandez, Pierre Guyotat, Marek Halter, Jean-Luc Henning, Jacques Henric, Bernard-Henry Lévy, Alain Robbe-Grillet, Denis Roche, Philip Roth, Tom Sharpe, Robert Steiner
  • Issue number: spécial n°6
  • Published by Artpress

Entities

Artists

  • Philippe Muray
  • Ryôji Nakamura
  • François Wahl
  • Severo Sarduy
  • Benito Pelegrin
  • Michel Bernard
  • Guillermo Cabrera Infante
  • Louis Calaferte
  • Marcel Cohen
  • Martin Dean
  • Dominique Fernandez
  • Pierre Guyotat
  • Marek Halter
  • Jean-Luc Henning
  • Jacques Henric
  • Bernard-Henry Lévy
  • Alain Robbe-Grillet
  • Denis Roche
  • Philip Roth
  • Tom Sharpe
  • Robert Steiner

Institutions

  • Artpress

Sources