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New Books by Philippe Sollers and René Girard

publication · 2026-04-23

Two new books by Philippe Sollers have been released: his memoirs titled Un vrai roman (Plon) and Guerres secrètes, an essay on Homer, ancient Chinese warfare, and the 'cursed' figure Joseph de Maistre (Carnets Nord). A reissue of De Kooning, vite is out from La Différence. Simultaneously, René Girard's Achever Clausewitz, a reflection on the erasure of the institution of war, is published by the same editor.

Key facts

  • Philippe Sollers published memoirs Un vrai roman (Plon).
  • Sollers also published Guerres secrètes (Carnets Nord).
  • Guerres secrètes covers Homer, ancient Chinese warfare, and Joseph de Maistre.
  • Carnets Nord is directed by Benoît Chantre.
  • A reissue of Sollers' De Kooning, vite is out from La Différence.
  • René Girard's Achever Clausewitz is published simultaneously.
  • Achever Clausewitz reflects on the erasure of the institution of war.
  • Both Sollers' Guerres secrètes and Girard's book are from the same publisher.

Entities

Artists

  • Philippe Sollers
  • René Girard
  • Joseph de Maistre
  • Homer
  • Willem de Kooning

Institutions

  • Plon
  • Carnets Nord
  • La Différence

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