Philippe Forest's 'L'Enfant éternel' Reviewed by Jacques Henric
Jacques Henric reviews Philippe Forest's novel 'L'Enfant éternel', which recounts the illness and death of the author's four-year-old daughter. Published as fiction, the book blurs the line between reality and symbolism, serving as both a testament of grief and a revolt against human cruelty rather than divine injustice. Henric praises Forest for breaking stereotypes about mourning and for capturing the poignant maturity of a young child facing death.
Key facts
- Philippe Forest wrote 'L'Enfant éternel' about his daughter's death.
- The book is published as a novel.
- Jacques Henric wrote the review for artpress.
- The review appeared in the March 1997 issue of artpress.
- Forest's daughter was four years old at the time of her death.
- The book is described as both a work of pain and revolt.
- Henric notes the book challenges clichés about grief.
- The review is part of a feuilleton series by Jacques Henric.
Entities
Artists
- Philippe Forest
- Jacques Henric
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —