International symposium “Henri Bosco Today” in Lourmarin

To mark the 50th anniversary of Henri Bosco’s death, the author of works including L’Enfant et la Rivière, researchers, academics and specialists will gather at the Château de Lourmarin, in Lourmarin, to explore the richness and continuing relevance of his work.

Over two days, the talks will examine Bosco’s writing, his relationship with Provence, his style and the contemporary reception of his texts. His literary affinities, writing process, the legacy of his work and the different ways in which Bosco can be read and reread in the 21st century will also provide material for discussion.

Writing, style and literary affinities

Several talks will examine Bosco’s writing process, his style and the literary affinities that help shed new light on his work.

Provence, legacy and contemporary readings

The writer’s relationship with Provence, the legacy of his texts and the different ways of reading and rereading Henri Bosco in the 21st century will be among the central themes of the two days.

A body of work beyond borders

The international circulation of Bosco’s work will also be explored, including through a critical reassessment of the Italian translation of Le Mas Théotime.

Literature, criticism and bibliotherapy

The programme will also examine the links between literature, literary criticism and bibliotherapy, opening up further ways of approaching and sharing Bosco’s texts.