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Bertrand Schefer's 'Martin' Reviewed in artpress

publication · 2026-04-24

The February 2016 issue of artpress (n°430, p. 86) features a review of Bertrand Schefer's book 'Martin', published by P.O.L. Schefer, a translator of Leopardi among others, explores friendship in this short text, citing Simone Weil's observation that friendship is not sought or dreamed but practiced, constituting a miracle like beauty.

Key facts

  • artpress n°430, February 2016, page 86
  • Bertrand Schefer's book 'Martin' published by P.O.L
  • Schefer is a translator of Leopardi
  • Review cites Simone Weil on friendship

Entities

Artists

  • Bertrand Schefer
  • Simone Weil
  • Giacomo Leopardi

Institutions

  • artpress
  • P.O.L

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