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Jean Cayrol's 'Œuvre lazaréenne' Published by Seuil

publication · 2026-04-23

Éditions du Seuil has released a volume of selected texts by Jean Cayrol titled 'Œuvre lazaréenne.' The collection is described as oddly composed and hastily put together, potentially discouraging readers. The key essay-manifesto, 'Pour un romanesque lazaréen,' opens with the line 'Il n'y a rien à expliquer,' providing the apparent key to the work. The publication was noted in artpress in April 2007.

Key facts

  • Éditions du Seuil published a volume of selected texts by Jean Cayrol.
  • The volume is titled 'Œuvre lazaréenne.'
  • The collection is described as bizarrely bâclé (hastily done) and singularly composed.
  • It may discourage readers due to its composition.
  • The essay-manifesto 'Pour un romanesque lazaréen' is included and provides the apparent key.
  • The manifesto begins with the statement 'Il n'y a rien à expliquer.'
  • The publication was covered by artpress in April 2007.

Entities

Artists

  • Jean Cayrol

Institutions

  • Éditions du Seuil
  • artpress

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