French Literature in the MakingCATHERINE CUSSETTrained as a specialist in French 18th century literature (École normale supérieure) Catherine Cusset taught for a decade at Yale. As her novels and essays earned her an ever greater following in France, she gave up her academic career to devote herself fully to writing. Her books include En toute innocence (1995), Le problème avec Jane (1999), published in English as The Story of Jane (2001), La haine de la famille (2001), Un brilliant avenir (2008—Prix Goncourt des lycéens) and most recently, New York – Journal d’un cycle (2009). Catherine Cusset lives in New York.in conversation withOLIVIER BARROTWriter; journalist, Un Livre un jour (France 3); publisher, SensoIn French. Simultaneous translation available for this event.
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