Stéphane Zagdanski on Proust's Sexuality in New Book
Stéphane Zagdanski, following his essay on Céline titled 'Céline seul', continues his literary analysis with 'Le Sexe de Proust', examining Marcel Proust's sexuality. In an interview with Jacques Henric, Zagdanski discusses Proust's subversive nature, the significance of the character Albertine, Proust's atheism, the role of Catholic theology in his writing, and the belief that all writing, including Proust's, is necessarily heterosexual.
Key facts
- Stéphane Zagdanski published 'Le Sexe de Proust'.
- The book analyzes Marcel Proust's sexuality.
- Zagdanski previously published 'Céline seul' on Céline.
- Jacques Henric interviewed Zagdanski about the book.
- Topics include Proust's subversiveness and the character Albertine.
- Zagdanski discusses Proust's atheism and Catholic theology.
- Zagdanski argues all writing is necessarily heterosexual.
- The interview appeared in artpress in December 1994.
Entities
Artists
- Stéphane Zagdanski
- Marcel Proust
- Jacques Henric
- Céline
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —