Affrontements
€765.00
This 1981 edition of Henri Michaux's 'Affrontements' is a unique copy, enhanced by a handwritten and signed dedication from the author to Colette Roubaud. The dedication, brief yet profound, bears Michaux's characteristic poetic signature and adds a unique personal dimension to the work. The book is further complemented by an unsent, melancholic letter from Colette Roubaud herself, dated 'Samedi 22 Août' from Paris. This letter, which speaks of a missed encounter and a reluctance that prevented her from seeing Michaux at Beaubourg, creates an intimate and almost tangible document of an unfulfilled connection. This copy is not only a literary edition of Michaux's work but also a window into a personal interaction, frozen in time. The whole constitutes a rare and intriguing find for collectors of modern literature and Michaux's oeuvre.
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Affrontements
1981 | Montpellier | Fata Morgana
A unique copy of Michaux's 'Affrontements', enriched with a handwritten dedication by the author and an unsent letter that tells a deeply personal and melancholic story.
This 1981 edition of Henri Michaux's 'Affrontements' is a unique copy, enhanced by a handwritten and signed dedication from the author to Colette Roubaud. The dedication, brief yet profound, bears Michaux's characteristic poetic signature and adds a unique personal dimension to the work. The book is further complemented by an unsent, melancholic letter from Colette Roubaud herself, dated 'Samedi 22 Août' from Paris. This letter, which speaks of a missed encounter and a reluctance that prevented her from seeing Michaux at Beaubourg, creates an intimate and almost tangible document of an unfulfilled connection. This copy is not only a literary edition of Michaux's work but also a window into a personal interaction, frozen in time. The whole constitutes a rare and intriguing find for collectors of modern literature and Michaux's oeuvre.
€765
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In-8 (Octavo) approx. 20 × 26 cm
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One of 1720 copies on tinted wove paper, enriched with a handwritten and signed dedication from Henri Michaux to Colette Roubaud and a handwritten and signed letter from the latter.
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1800
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Affrontements explores the inner conflicts and struggles inherent in the human condition, a recurring theme in Michaux's work. The book delves deeply into the psychological landscapes of the individual, with the author exploring the boundaries of perception and self-awareness. Michaux uses his characteristic introspective style to take the reader on a journey through the complexity of emotions and thoughts. The texts balance between poetry and prose, exploring themes of alienation, identity, and the search for meaning. This work reflects Michaux's enduring fascination with the darker sides of human existence and his ability to capture them in language. It is an introspective exploration that invites the reader to self-reflection.
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