Photo : De gauche à droite : Maxime Decout et Guido Furci / ©DR
Writing Auschwitz
Grapple with the weight and complexity of historical narrative through a thought-provoking conversation on Holocaust literature. Experts guide you through the thin line between factual testimony and artistic interpretation in today's crowded literary landscape.
Mémorial de la Shoah de Drancy
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The Shoah Memorial in Drancy hosts a literary session titled Écrire Auschwitz on Sunday, October 18, 2026. From 16:00 to 19:00, this talk examines how literature documents and shapes the memory of the camps, analyzing the differences between eyewitness accounts, historical narratives, and fiction. This free event is wheelchair accessible. To assist those traveling from Paris, a shuttle service is available, departing from the Shoah Memorial in Paris at 13:00 and returning at 17:45. Please ensure you book your spot in advance to attend this discussion.
Yet, major authors such as Primo Levi or Charlotte Delbo have given rise to essential works, both historical and literary. Today, stories and novels dedicated to Auschwitz are multiplying and reaching a wide audience. How can this craze be explained? What does this abundant editorial production cover? And how can one distinguish between testimonies, documented accounts, and fiction inspired by Auschwitz?
In the presence of Maxime Decout, professor of literature at the Faculty of Letters of Sorbonne University, and Guido Furci, lecturer in literature at the Sorbonne Nouvelle University.
Moderated by Eduardo Castillo.
Our take on this event
Visit the Shoah Memorial in Drancy on October 18, 2026, for a deep dive into the literature surrounding Auschwitz. This session explores why narratives focused on the camps remain so significant today and provides clarity on how to distinguish between historical testimonies and fictional works inspired by these events, referencing key authors like Primo Levi and Charlotte Delbo.
The panel features Maxime Decout, professor of literature at Sorbonne University, and Guido Furci, senior lecturer at Sorbonne Nouvelle University. The conversation will be moderated by Eduardo Castillo. The program runs from 16:15 to 19:00. Participation is free subject to availability, and the venue is fully wheelchair accessible.
A shuttle service is provided for your convenience, departing from the Shoah Memorial in Paris at 13:00 and returning from Drancy at 17:45. Booking is required for all attendees.
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