2018 is the year that Claire Trévien survived her brain. Brain Fugue explores the different pitstops of that process via code-switching, Ouija boards, spiders, and drinking stars. If your brain sometimes resembles a city, a forest, a storm or a museum, then you will feel right at home here.
Nominated for the Guardian First Book Award in 2013, this debut novel captivates with its unique narrative style and compelling characters. The story explores themes of identity and belonging, weaving together personal struggles with broader societal issues. Through rich, evocative prose, the author delves into the complexities of human relationships, offering readers a poignant and thought-provoking experience. The book stands out for its fresh perspective and emotional depth, making it a noteworthy addition to contemporary literature.
Our lady of tyres is an absorbing collection of poetry by Claire Trévien translated into French by Marie Lando. Trévien understands poetry intimately, writing with a clarity of perception, a deep knowledge of beauty and a sprinkling of mysterious stardust. Trévien's poetry is moving, delicate and often darkly humorous. Our lady of tyres reimagines the world a new, as though laid bare and reconstructed, enchanted by little details, full of bottomless wonder.
Astéronymes explores the themes of loss and memory through its inventive structure and intricate composition. The narrative serves as an elegy for locations and individuals affected by the passage of time, decay, and neglect, highlighting the fragility of existence and the impact of historical erasure.