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Philippe Sollers Publishes Two New Books, Reflects on French Intellectual Life

publication · 2026-04-24

French writer Philippe Sollers has released two books within months of each other: "Théorie des Exceptions" (Folio), a collection of critical texts spanning over 20 years including a 1962 study on Céline, and "Paradis II" (Gallimard). In an interview, Sollers discusses his literary trajectory and assesses the current intellectual situation in France. Guy Scarpetta contributes an analysis of "Paradis II" in the same publication.

Key facts

  • Two books by Philippe Sollers published months apart: 'Théorie des Exceptions' (Folio) and 'Paradis II' (Gallimard)
  • 'Théorie des Exceptions' collects critical texts written over more than 20 years
  • Includes a study on Céline dating from 1962
  • Sollers comments on his writer's journey and French intellectual landscape
  • Guy Scarpetta provides analysis of 'Paradis II'
  • Coverage appears in artpress magazine, April 1986 issue

Entities

Artists

  • Philippe Sollers
  • Guy Scarpetta
  • Céline

Institutions

  • Folio
  • Gallimard
  • artpress

Locations

  • France

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