Jean Rolin's 'Les Événements' Explores Civil War Drift in 2015 Artpress Review
In March 2015, artpress published a review of Jean Rolin's novel 'Les Événements' by publisher P.O.L. The work presents a cold, meticulous, and ironic nightmare narrative. Rolin depicts a character's drift through a civil war landscape. While the journey begins in Paris and wanders through countryside possibly resembling Beauce, the specific location remains ambiguous. The review appeared in artpress issue 420 on page 79. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's aimless movement amid conflict. Rolin's prose combines detailed observation with ironic detachment. The review examines how the novel portrays societal collapse through individual experience.
Key facts
- Jean Rolin authored 'Les Événements'
- P.O.L published the novel
- artpress reviewed the book in March 2015
- Review appeared in issue 420 on page 79
- Novel describes a character drifting through civil war
- Narrative begins in Paris
- Character wanders through countryside possibly resembling Beauce
- Review characterizes the work as a cold, meticulous, ironic nightmare
Entities
Artists
- Jean Rolin
Institutions
- artpress
- P.O.L
Locations
- Paris
- Beauce
- France
Sources
- artpress —