# Event Details - **Event Name**: Est-ce que je vis encore? Two 18th Century Women & the Powers of Literature - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: This talk by Kate Tunstall considers the powers of literature to accord or not accord an afterlife, and at what price.About this EventThis talk considers the powers of literature to accord or not accord an afterlife, and at what price. It focuses on two women: one, whose (alleged) last words were “Est-ce que je vis encore?” namely Julie de Lespinasse (1732-1776), known today as a salonnière and the author of a series of tragic love-letters; the other, Charlotte Bourette, formerly Curé (1714-1784), a café owner and prolific poet who remains completely unknown today. The talk juxtaposes the two women with the aim of bringing into clear focus what literature does, and what can be done with it.Kate E. Tunstall is Professor of French at the University of Oxford, Tutorial Fellow of Worcester College, and Chevalière dans l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques. Her publications include, as author, Blindness and Enlightenment (2011), as co-translator, Diderot's Le neveu de Rameau (2014), and as co-editor, History and the Literary: A Method of Interdisciplinary Enquiry (2025).Event Details & Important InformationThis event is free and open to the public, but please note that registration does not guarantee a seat. We intentionally overbook our events, and seating is first come, first served. We recommend arriving early.Important: Columbia’s campus is currently open only to Columbia-affiliated guests (with a valid CUID).If you do not have a Columbia ID, you will need a QR code to enter campus.To receive a QR code:You must register on Eventbrite at least 48 hours in advanceWe will submit your name and email to Public SafetyYou will receive an email from with your unique QR codePlease check your spam/junk folder if you don’t see the email, and bring a valid photo ID with you to present at campus entry points. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/est-ce-que-je-vis-encore-two-18th-century-women-and-the-powers-of-literature/100001977458487568 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Maison Française - **lat**: 40.807717 - **long**: -73.96142809999999 - **full address**: Maison Française, 515 West 116th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Est-ce que je vis encore? Two 18th Century Women & the Powers of Literature - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2c2436a0a04fa6a0d8a163806e279afad993545ef52609a89e65e6bef6e3a820-rimg-w1200-h630-dcd8c2a2-gmir.jpg?v=1766228371 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Est-ce que je vis encore? Two 18th Century Women & the Powers of Literature being held? - **A:** Est-ce que je vis encore? Two 18th Century Women & the Powers of Literature takes place on Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Maison Française, 515 West 116th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Est-ce que je vis encore? Two 18th Century Women & the Powers of Literature? - **A:** Est-ce que je vis encore? Two 18th Century Women & the Powers of Literature is organized by CU Maison Française. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Est-ce que je vis encore? Two 18th Century Women & the Powers of Literature is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Est-ce que je vis encore? Two 18th Century Women & the Powers of Literature sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Est-ce que je vis encore? 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