Georges Simenon's lesser-known works reviewed in art press
A book review by Jacques Henric in art press (issue 360, October 2009) examines a volume of Georges Simenon's works that excludes Maigret stories. The collection includes the novel 'La Vérité du Bébé Donge', famous for its film adaptation; a posthumous letter to his mother sent three and a half years after her death; the hybrid fiction-autobiography 'Pedigree'; and several lesser-known narratives. Henric highlights two short masterpieces: 'Les Complices' and 'La Chambre bleue'.
Key facts
- Review by Jacques Henric in art press issue 360, October 2009
- Volume contains no Maigret stories
- Includes 'La Vérité du Bébé Donge' (known from film adaptation)
- Includes a posthumous letter to Simenon's mother, sent 3.5 years after her death
- Includes 'Pedigree' (mix of fiction and autobiography)
- Includes lesser-known narratives
- Two highlighted masterpieces: 'Les Complices' and 'La Chambre bleue'
Entities
Artists
- Georges Simenon
- Jacques Henric
Institutions
- art press
Sources
- artpress —