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Jacques Lemarchand's Postwar Journal Published

publication · 2026-04-24

The journal of Jacques Lemarchand, a prominent postwar drama critic, covering 1944 to 1952, has been published by Claire Paulhan. Lemarchand was given a platform by Albert Camus in the newspaper Combat, and later wrote for Le Figaro littéraire. The journal offers insight into French theatrical and literary circles after World War II.

Key facts

  • Jacques Lemarchand was a leading drama critic in postwar France.
  • His journal spans 1944 to 1952.
  • Albert Camus opened the columns of Combat to Lemarchand.
  • Lemarchand later wrote for Le Figaro littéraire.
  • The journal is published by Claire Paulhan.
  • The publication was reviewed in artpress n°436, September 2016, page 89.
  • The journal covers French theatrical and literary life.
  • The source URL is from artpress.com.

Entities

Artists

  • Jacques Lemarchand
  • Albert Camus

Institutions

  • Combat
  • Le Figaro littéraire
  • Claire Paulhan
  • artpress

Locations

  • France

Sources