What can literature do in the face of evil?

  • Café des idées
The 2026 archive

With La Nouvelle Revue Française

On the occasion of the summer issue of La Nouvelle Revue Française (NRF) and the creation of Maldoror by Julien Gosselin, French writers reflect on the major contribution of the author of 2666 to world literature and share their own reading experiences.

Café des idées, Que peut la littérature face au mal, 2026 © Robin Kuchler / Festival d'Avignon

Presentation

Distribution

With Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, novelist and member of the NRF editorial board, and Blandine Rinkel
Hosted by Olivia Gesbert
In partnership with La Nouvelle Revue Française

Practical infos

Durée Duration : 1h

Buvette / Bar Drinks stand

Audiovisual

And…

Maldoror

  • Show
  • Theatre
  • Julien Gosselin

Cour d'honneur du palais des Papes

Durée Duration : 5h

The 2026 archive