Tiphaine Raffier's play L’Hors-présence or Chimères du pays de Morsan explores a family's confrontation with the final days of one of its members in a ruined village. Here, illness, unspoken words, and a mysterious presence challenge societal views on death. Published by Actes Sud, the play questions traditional depictions of the end of life and seeks what remains when the "chimeras" — symbolic illusions or fantasies — disappear. Raffier has previously written La Chanson (2012), adapted into a short film, and other works such as Dans le nom, France-fantôme, and La Réponse des Hommes, which have been translated into German, Spanish, and Italian and performed at venues like the Avignon Festival and the Odéon Theatre.
In Le parfum des feuilles de thé, Camille Monceaux extends the universe of The Secret of the Grape Candy with a new story set in a Japanese tea plantation. The book follows characters Akane and Mayumi as they take over a family tea plantation and embark on a new life centered around tea and the seasons. The book is illustrated by Virginie Blancher, adding visual depth to the narrative.
Gilles Baum and Csil's Trésor d’hiver is an illustrated book designed for young children, where animals and objects interact page by page. The book encourages imagination through shapes, materials, and associations, making it suitable for children aged two and above. It offers a playful and engaging way for young readers to explore the world around them.
Le Grand mensonge et autres textes by Goliarda Sapienza, published by Tripode, gathers writings for the theatre that have remained less known until now. The volume includes three plays, three synopses, and an adaptation project, offering a rediscovery of the modernity of an author who, long before L’Art de la joie, questioned identity, gender, sexuality, and the condition of women. Sapienza's work provides a fresh look at her contributions to contemporary theatre.
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