Jacques Henric's Feuilleton Column Reflects on Thomas Bernhard's Influence

Jacques Henric's feuilleton column titled "Parlez-moi de comment vous le dites" was published on November 1, 1988, in artpress. In this piece, Henric expresses a desire to curtail his own verbose tendencies while embracing the overwhelming torrent of language characteristic of Austrian writer Thomas Bernhard. The column appears during a period Henric describes as challenging contemporary times. This literary reflection positions Bernhard's distinctive voice as a counterpoint to Henric's self-perceived logorrhea, suggesting a deliberate stylistic shift toward more forceful expression. The feuilleton format allows for personal, essayistic commentary within the context of art criticism and cultural discourse.