Kolkhoze
| Author | Emmanuel Carrère |
|---|---|
| Language | French |
| Publisher | Éditions P.O.L |
Publication date | 28 August 2025 |
| Publication place | France |
| Pages | 560 |
| ISBN | 978-2-8180-6198-5 |
Kolkhoze (French pronunciation: [kɔl.koz]; lit. 'kolkhoz') is a 2025 book by the French writer Emmanuel Carrère. It is about his mother, the historian Hélène Carrère d'Encausse (1929–2023), his difficult relationship with her, and how their bond has influenced his writing and personality. The main themes of the book are death, love and writing. Éditions P.O.L published the book in French on 28 August 2025.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
The book received the Prix Médicis.[7]
References
- ^ Birnbaum, Jean (22 August 2025). "In 'Kolkhoze,' Emmanuel Carrère becomes his mother's son". Le Monde. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
- ^ "Emmanuel Carrère : "Kolkhoze", un "portrait" de sa mère, mais "pas une hagiographie"" (in French). France Inter. 2 September 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
- ^ ""Kolkhoze", d'Emmanuel Carrère, une admirable fresque familiale". Télérama (in French). 1 September 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
- ^ Eltchaninoff, Michel (20 August 2025). ""Kolkhoze", d'Emmanuel Carrère : refaire l'histoire". Philosophie Magazine (in French). Retrieved 11 October 2025.
- ^ "Vincent Trémolet de Villers : «Kolkhoze, Emmanuel Carrère et la gloire de sa mère»". Le Figaro (in French). 3 October 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
- ^ "Kolkhoze : Hélène Carrère d'Encausse racontée par ses enfants" (in French). France Culture. 12 September 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
- ^ Birnbaum, Jean (5 November 2025). "Emmanuel Carrère wins Prix Médicis for 'Kolkhoze'". Le Monde. Retrieved 5 November 2025.