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Two New French Editions of Virginia Woolf's Essays

publication · 2026-04-24

Two new French editions of Virginia Woolf's essays have been published. The first, 'Virginia Woolf Essais choisis,' is edited and translated by Catherine Bernard and released by Gallimard in the 'Folio classique' collection. The second, 'Des phrases ailées,' is edited and translated by Cécile Wajsbrot and published by Le Bruit du temps. Both collections offer French readers access to Woolf's essayistic voice, highlighting her plural and innovative approach to the essay form.

Key facts

  • Two new French editions of Virginia Woolf's essays were published.
  • The first edition is 'Virginia Woolf Essais choisis' edited and translated by Catherine Bernard.
  • The first edition is published by Gallimard in the 'Folio classique' collection.
  • The second edition is 'Des phrases ailées' edited and translated by Cécile Wajsbrot.
  • The second edition is published by Le Bruit du temps.
  • The editions were reviewed in artpress issue n°424, July-August 2015.
  • The review is on page 76 of the magazine.
  • The editions bring Woolf's essayistic voice to French readers.

Entities

Artists

  • Virginia Woolf

Institutions

  • Gallimard
  • Le Bruit du temps
  • artpress

Locations

  • France

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