Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Brindeau mss., 1970-1976, consist of the incomplete text for La Poesie Contemporaine de langue Francais depuis 1945, edited chiefly by Serge Brindeau, 1925-1997, poet and editor, and letters largely to Brindeau about the work.
- Extent:
- 2 Boxes (2 standard)
- Language:
- Materials are in French .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Brindeau mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
The Brindeau mss., 1970-1976 includes drafts and correspondence surrounding the compilation of La Poésie Contemporaine de langue Francais depuis 1945. Serge Constant Brindeau (1925-1997) was a French poet and editor of La Poesie Contemporaine. He studied at Le Mans and later at the Lycée Louis-le-Grand. Brindeau went on to teach philosophy in Raincy and collaborated on several magazine projects. In 1969, he joined the editorial board of Poetry I. And in 1973, he began publishing La Poesie Contemporaine.
In addition to an incomplete draft of La Poésie Contemporaine, the collection includes correspondence between Brindeau and notable figures of French culture and literature including Henri Chopin and Jean Joubert.
- Scope and Content:
The Brindeau mss., 1970-1976, consist of the incomplete text for La Poesie Contemporaine de langue Francais depuis 1945, edited chiefly by Serge Brindeau, 1925- , poet and editor, and letters largely to Brindeau about the work.
The correspondents are Yvon Jean Belaval, Andre Beucler, Michel Billey, Fred Bourguignon, Michel Breton, Jean Louis Breuil, Serge Brindeau, Yvonne Caroutch, Franck Castagne, Henri Chopin, Luc Decaunes, Jean Louis Depierris, Pierre Gabriel, Jacques Garelli, Pierre Garnier, Marguerite Grepon, Christian Hubin, Jean Joubert, Herri Gwilherm Kerouredan, Tibor Kun, Claire Laffay, Jean L'Anselme, Jean Malrieu, Andre Martel, Edouard J. Maunick, Andre Miguel, Jose Millas-Martin, Janine Mitaud, Pierre Oster, Jean Claude Sojcher, Jean Vartier, Franck Venaille, Jean Vincent Verdonnet, Lubomir Vlach.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: 1979
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- French Literature
- Names:
- Brindeau, Serge
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Brindeau mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu