For this hundredth anniversary of the disappearance of Proust, the investigators of Le Feu Follet takes you to the side of Plaisirs et des Jours in search of a lost text by young Marcel, disguised as an obscure quotation on the copy of the painter Jean Béraud.
Marcel's Pleasures and Days
A unique dedication by Proust on one of his key texts takes us through the Paris of the Belle Époque and whispers to us the secrets of this illustrious writer. Through a false quotation, Proust's blue ink here reveals his artistic thought of Truth through Art, on a work embellished with illustrations by one of his friend, Madeleine Lemaire. The symbolism of this book unravels the mystery of the relationship with Jean Béraud, underlines the importance of the duel against Jean Lorrain and embodies the beginnings of the man who will become the writer of Le Temps...
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September 20, 2023
The bookshop's team at the Grand Palais éphémère Book Fair
The bookstore will be exceptionally closed on Thursday September 21 due to the presence of the entire team at the 2023 International Rare Book & Graphic Arts Fair at the ephemeral Grand Palais. Join us! Invitations on simple request.
June 9, 2023
Overview of the evening dedicated to Renée Vivien
The day after our evening dedicated to Renée Vivien, the entire team would like to warmly thank you for attending and contributing (among us or virtually) to the first event organized by the Librairie Le Feu Follet – Edition-Originale.com.
May 30, 2023
"Only useless letters are truly delightful to receive."
Librairie Le Feu Follet is pleased to host an event around the poet Renée Vivien with the participation of Imogen Bright, Suzette Robichon and Camille Islert.
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