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Michel de Certeau's Improvised Lecture on Paul Valéry Published

publication · 2026-04-23

Artpress publishes a transcription of Michel de Certeau's improvised lecture on Paul Valéry. The text, appearing in the September 1989 issue, is presented as a direct transcription of Certeau's spoken words rather than a prepared essay.

Key facts

  • Michel de Certeau gave an improvised lecture on Paul Valéry.
  • The lecture was transcribed and published by artpress.
  • The publication appeared in the September 1989 issue.
  • The text is a transcription, not a prepared essay.

Entities

Artists

  • Michel de Certeau
  • Paul Valéry

Institutions

  • artpress

Sources