Introducing "Waanzinnen" by André Baillon

Experience the gripping and intense literary work of André Baillon with "Waanzinnen," now available in a captivating translation by Frans Denissen, winner of the prestigious Martinus Nijhoff Vertaalprijs in 2012. This remarkable piece is the twelfth installment in the celebrated BELGICA series, showcasing a collection of short stories and essays from both Flemish and French-speaking Belgian literature.

A Writer's Battle with Words

Delve into the mind of Baillon, a writer plagued by neuroses, as he vividly describes his hallucinatory struggle with words and silence in this compelling text. Constantly besieged by the outside world, Baillon finds himself engaged in an intense combat with the ambiguities of conventional language and the deceptive paths it lays out. Demons haunt his thoughts, and he is tormented by haunting memories of his relationships with women.

A Tremendous Literary Revelation

Published in 1927, "Waanzinnen" is a powerful and provocative text that will shake the very foundations of its readers. This remarkable piece, originating from a Flemish writer who writes in French, has only recently been rediscovered. Baillon's unyielding determination to confront the complexities of language and the inner demons that assail him makes this work a must-read for literary enthusiasts seeking a profound and thought-provoking experience.