In Paris, Frédéric Beigbeder, best known for his book L'Amour dure trois ans, presents a literary retrospective dedicated to love,"L'Amour dure 1h15". In it, the author explores seven centuries of literature and song, offering a glimpse of how the feeling of love has been treated and portrayed over time. Rendezvous at the Théâtre Edouard VII, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from November 9 to 25, 2023.
During this session, Beigbeder reads extracts from various works. From courtly love to contemporary texts by Virginie Despentes, the event aims to provide an overview of French literature around the theme of love. Authors such as Racine, Molière, Laclos, Constant, Proust, Colette and Houellebecq are evoked. Beigbeder doesn't hesitate to mention his own writings, as well as those of singer Leonard Cohen.
At the end of this presentation, Beigbeder evokes the complexity of love, suggesting that despite much being written about it, the feeling remains difficult to pin down completely. He underlines the omnipresence of love in literature, reflecting its importance in human life. For those interested in literature or the representation of love through the ages, this talk by Frédéric Beigbeder could provide a valuable insight.
Dates and Opening Time
Starts November 9, 2023
Location
Théâtre Edouard VII
Place Édouard VII
75009 Paris 9
Official website
tpa.fr