Sergio Pitol's 'Art de la fugue' Published in French

French publisher Éditions Passage du Nord/Ouest has released a translation of Sergio Pitol's 'Art de la fugue', marking a rare appearance in French for the Mexican writer born in 1933 in Mexico City. Pitol, part of a generation of Latin American authors including Octavio Paz and Alessandro Rossi, has seen his reputation grow in the Hispanic world, frequently cited by writers like Enrique Vila-Matas and Italian authors. The book, composed of three sections—'Mémoire', 'Écriture', and 'Lectures'—offers an intellectual biography reminiscent of Elias Canetti, blending narrative, essay, and short fiction. It features numerous living writers and reflects on contemporary narration, arguing that literature must rebel against its own canons. Pitol's prose, compared to Monterosso and W.G. Sebald, conveys personal knowledge and openness to other cultures. The translation was undertaken by young editors eager to introduce this elusive author to a French audience. Pitol's previous novel 'Mater la divine garce' was reviewed in 2004.