On the works of Claude Simon

This seminar is dedicated to the work and legacy of French novelist Claude Simon, recipient of the 1985 Nobel Prize in Literature and one of the most innovative voices of twentieth-century fiction. Bringing together scholars, researchers, and students, the seminar aims to explore the richness, complexity, and contemporary relevance of Simon’s literary production.

Associated with the movement known as the Nouveau Roman, Claude Simon developed a singular narrative style characterized by fragmented chronology, shifting perspectives, and an intricate interplay between memory and history. His works challenge conventional storytelling and invite readers to reconsider the nature of time, perception, and representation.

Saturday 23 May, University of Stirling, Pathfoot Building, Room D3, from 9.30

Register with literatureandlanguages@stir.ac.uk