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Claire C.'s 'La Sacque amoureuse': A Posthumous Memoir of Illness and Love

publication · 2026-04-23

Published by Exils, 'La Sacque amoureuse' is a posthumous memoir by Claire C., a physician who died of cancer in August 1999. The book recounts her experience of illness, love, desire, death, and mourning, offering a perspective distinct from other narratives on the subject. Little is known about the author beyond her profession and death date.

Key facts

  • Claire C. is the author of 'La Sacque amoureuse'.
  • The book is published by Exils.
  • Claire C. was a physician.
  • She died in August 1999.
  • The book recounts her disappearance due to cancer.
  • It covers themes of illness, love, desire, death, and mourning.
  • The narrative is described as unlike other accounts on the subject.
  • The source is an artpress article from June 1, 2003.

Entities

Artists

  • Claire C.

Institutions

  • Exils
  • artpress

Sources