Gustave Roud Books

Gustave Roud was a Swiss poet and photographer whose work often turned to the landscapes of the Haut-Jorat region. Through his verse, he sought to capture a perception of an "elsewhere" or a lost paradise. Considered one of the foremost poets of Romandy, Roud's influence as a mentor to younger poets, including Philippe Jaccottet, was profound. His writing, deeply engaged with classical literature and marked by an effort to distill the essence of place and being, continues to resonate for its distinct literary merit.