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French translation of Guillermo Cabrera Infante's 'Holy Smoke' finally published

publication · 2026-04-23

After years of anticipation, a French translation of Guillermo Cabrera Infante's 'Holy Smoke' has been released. The publication is credited to the persistence of Patrick Amine, who also contributed a preface and postface, the translation work of Albert Bensoussan, and the courage of a small publisher based in Albi.

Key facts

  • French translation of 'Holy Smoke' by Guillermo Cabrera Infante published
  • Patrick Amine contributed preface and postface
  • Translation by Albert Bensoussan
  • Published by a small publisher in Albi

Entities

Artists

  • Guillermo Cabrera Infante

Locations

  • Albi
  • France

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