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Gallimard publishes Claude Simon's collected works

publication · 2026-04-23

Gallimard has released a volume of collected works by Claude Simon, a major French novelist of the latter half of the 20th century. The critic notes the opportunity to reaffirm Simon's literary significance, despite lingering skepticism among some literary journalists.

Key facts

  • Gallimard published a volume of Claude Simon's works
  • Claude Simon was a major French novelist of the second half of the 20th century
  • The critic hesitates to write a review but sees it as a chance to praise Simon
  • Some literary journalists still do not recognize Simon's importance

Entities

Artists

  • Claude Simon

Institutions

  • Gallimard

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