Patrick Kechichian's Portrait of Jean Paulhan
Patrick Kechichian has published a book on Jean Paulhan, exploring the writer's thought and style. Kechichian delves into Paulhan's mysterious narratives, his resistance to rigid plans, and his belief that vague impressions can overturn certainty. The book highlights Paulhan's critical stance against Terror in literature and politics, his role at the NRF, and his correspondence with Gaston Gallimard. Kechichian emphasizes Paulhan's slow, deliberate approach to life and writing, and his view that literature can counter suffering. The work is published by Éditions Gallimard.
Key facts
- Patrick Kechichian wrote a book on Jean Paulhan.
- The book is titled 'Paulhan et son contraire'.
- It is published by Éditions Gallimard.
- Kechichian explores Paulhan's thought and style.
- Paulhan wrote mysterious, autobiographical narratives.
- He believed vague impressions can overturn reality.
- Paulhan opposed Terror in literature and politics.
- He directed the NRF and corresponded with Gaston Gallimard.
Entities
Artists
- Patrick Kechichian
- Jean Paulhan
- Georges Bataille
- Gaston Gallimard
Institutions
- Éditions Gallimard
- NRF
Sources
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