Saturday 8 November, 13:00, 13:45

Discussion on Nicolas Bouvier’s “The Scorpion-Fish”

In collaboration with the Théâtre de Carouge, the Library of Geneva hosts a special presentation connected to the play “Le poisson-scorpion”. Actor Samuel Labarthe and archivist Barbara Prout will showcase documents from the Nicolas Bouvier collection, highlighting his journey to Ceylon and the creation of his work.

Promenade des Bastions 8,
1205 Genève
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Photo Credit: Bibliothèque de Genève, photographie Interpress, 1963

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