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Jehan-Rictus Diary and Mademoiselle S. Love Letters Published

publication · 2026-05-01

Two publications from French literary figures are reviewed in artpress. Jehan-Rictus's diary covering September 21, 1898 to April 26, 1899 has been released by Éditions Claire Paulhan. Mademoiselle S.'s love letters from 1928-1930 are published jointly by Gallimard and Versilio. The review quotes a line about humanity's need for absolute freedom.

Key facts

  • Jehan-Rictus diary covers 21 September 1898 to 26 April 1899
  • Diary published by Éditions Claire Paulhan
  • Mademoiselle S. love letters span 1928-1930
  • Letters published by Gallimard and Versilio
  • Review appears in artpress issue 425, September 2015, page 81
  • Quoted line: 'Je crois que l’humanité ne peut être heureuse que si on laisse la liberté absolue...'

Entities

Artists

  • Jehan-Rictus
  • Mademoiselle S.

Institutions

  • artpress
  • Éditions Claire Paulhan
  • Gallimard
  • Versilio

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