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Pierre Klossowski's Letters to Betty Published

publication · 2026-04-23

A collection of letters from Pierre Klossowski to Betty, a young woman who posed for a painter known for scandalous nudes of adolescents, has been published. The correspondence dates back to 1923 when Klossowski and his friend Pierre, both lycéens, met Betty. Klossowski became a major 20th-century writer and artist, while his friend became a renowned translator of Anglo-Saxon and American literature. Their friendship lasted a lifetime.

Key facts

  • Letters from Pierre Klossowski to Betty have been published
  • The story involves two friends named Pierre and a woman named Betty
  • Betty posed for a painter famous for scandalous adolescent nudes
  • The meeting occurred in 1923 when they were lycéens
  • Pierre Klossowski became a major 20th-century writer and artist
  • The other Pierre became a translator of Anglo-Saxon and American literature
  • Their friendship lasted a lifetime

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Artists

  • Pierre Klossowski

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