Akira Mizubayashi, écrivain : "Que mes livres prolongent ma vie est sans doute mon désir secret"
Summary
Akira Mizubayashi discusses his journey writing in French, sparked by a linguistic malaise and the Fukushima disaster. He explores how music structures his novels, viewing them as variations on themes like war and love. Mizubayashi shares his writing rituals, the role of art in repairing trauma, and his desire to leave a lasting literary heritage.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Akira Mizubayashi and the Masterclass format
Discovering French: Linguistic malaise and mentor Mori Arimasa
The Fukushima disaster and the choice to write in French
Melody: A chronicle of a dog and reflections on human condition
Literary variations: Recurring themes of war, love, and music
Art as reparation: Father's trauma and the healing power of music
Musical structure in novels: From Ambrisé to Bach and Schubert
The Forest of Flames and Shadows: Music inspiring visual creation
Writing rituals: Notes, drawings, and the Tokyo workspace
The writing process: First drafts, secrecy, and self-editing
The String Quartet Trilogy: Shostakovich, Bach, and Beethoven
Legacy and posterity: What remains after the author
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