Writers as Geographers: The Spatial Turn in French Literature
A 1986 article in artpress explores a shift in contemporary French literature, arguing that novelists are increasingly acting as geographers rather than historians. The text suggests that writers now confront space instead of time, aligning themselves with photographers who also navigate territory. This convergence blurs boundaries between literary and visual arts, reflecting a broader cultural turn toward spatial thinking in the late 20th century.
Key facts
- Article published in artpress in October 1986
- Argues novelists are becoming more like geographers than historians
- Suggests writers now confront space rather than time
- Draws parallel between novelists and photographers
- Indicates a blurring of boundaries between literature and visual arts
- Reflects a spatial turn in French intellectual culture
- Original title: 'Des écrivains sur le terrain'
- Source: artpress, October 1, 1986
Entities
Institutions
- artpress
Locations
- France
Sources
- artpress —