Philippe Forest explores reality through fiction in new essay
Following his novel 'L'Enfant éternel' about his daughter Pauline's death, Philippe Forest publishes 'Toute la nuit', which continues with fragments of her life and expands to include close circles. His latest essay 'Le Roman, le réel' reflects on the novel's capacity to respond to reality's call.
Key facts
- Philippe Forest published 'L'Enfant éternel' about his daughter Pauline's death
- His second novel 'Toute la nuit' uses fragments of Pauline's life
- 'Toute la nuit' expands to include father, mother, friends, and doctors
- Forest's essay 'Le Roman, le réel' examines the novel's ability to address reality
- The essay was published in artpress in April 1999
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Artists
- Philippe Forest
Institutions
- artpress
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