Des détails ? Remarques sur les variantes dans la trilogie genevoise de Louis Dumur

The genesis of the three “Genevan” novels by Louis Dumur was not without conflict, as demonstrated by the manuscripts preserved in the Cantonal Vaud Archives. Certain variations are particularly suggestive : changes made to particular scenes, modifications of characters’ names, numerous hesitations… With regard to the particular context surrounding Geneva at the beginning of the century, Louis Dumur shows particular prudence.