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Julia Lepère - The Sea and its Double - Musical Reading
Reading by the author of her first novel accompanied by Mathias Bourre followed by an interview with a librarian
Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux (Paris 3rd)
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This event is part of the Paris en Toutes Lettres Festival program
Julia Lepère, La mer et son double, Éditions du sous-sol, 2026
Off the coast of what could be the United States, a woman mysteriously appears in a strange place to film its contours. The city of P., a kind of western city where wandering and lethargy are caused by formidable heat, is populated by singular characters: a bar owner, a young girl who plays with ghosts, a poet, a sculptor, a pianist. The sea inspires mistrust; the settlers fiercely guard their borders against the Exiles.
Elsewhere, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, a shipwrecked woman who has lost her memory is rescued by a cargo ship three days after the tragic disappearance of one of the crew members, on a stormy night.
; Credits: Maison de la poésieOur take on this event
Step into a dreamlike western where Julia Lepère unfolds her haunting prose to explore the edges of our internal wanderings. This musical reading turns the written word into a sensory journey, oscillating between scorching arid landscapes and the fathomless mysteries of the sea.
Experience the literary world of Julia Lepère during a musical reading of her work, La Mer et son double. Part of the Paris en Toutes Lettres festival, this event explores the mysterious city of P. and the evocative stories featured in her 2026 publication. Join this unique session on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux in the 3rd arrondissement. Attendance is free of charge, though booking via Billetweb is required. The venue is wheelchair accessible and adapted for visitors with cognitive disabilities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all literature enthusiasts.
The Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux hosts a special musical reading on Saturday, November 14, 2026, running from 18:00 to 20:30. This event highlights Julia Lepère's novel La Mer et son double, published by Éditions du sous-sol, as part of the Paris en Toutes Lettres festival program.
The narrative delves into a western-style city named P., characterized by stifling heat and populated by a cast of eccentric characters, including a bar owner and a young girl interacting with ghosts. The plot concurrently follows an amnesiac castaway rescued in the middle of the Atlantic, creating an atmospheric meditation on borders and the sea. This performance offers a deep dive into the author's complex, haunting landscapes.
The event is free to attend, but registration is mandatory via Billetweb. Located on Rue Portefoin, the library provides full wheelchair access and has implemented measures to accommodate those with cognitive disabilities.
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