Friday 20 March, 14:00

Geneva Book Fair: Laure Adler and Her Guest Julie Brafman, An Exceptional Conversation

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Laure Adler, renowned writer and editor, meets with judicial columnist Julie Brafman, winner of the Prix Albert Londres. Brafman presents her essay Yann dans la nuit, devoted to Yann Andréa, the last companion of Marguerite Duras. The conversation examines the construction of literary portraiture, intimate relationships to subjects and the ethical stakes of testimony. It investigates memory, writing and the representation of exceptional women through close questioning and critical reflection.

In French.

Route François-Peyrot 30,
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
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