A look inside the Cercle littéraire de Lausanne with its president10 reading minutes

The Cercle littéraire de Lausanne is a true Lausanne institution. But what does it do? What role does it play in society? Interview with its president, Guillaume Poisson, professional historian and scientific director of a book recently published by Editions Slatkine, Les trésors du Cercle littéraire de Lausanne.

Le Regard Libre: As a historian and science librarian, you specialize in the eighteenth century. Why did you choose to become a historian, and what is your interest in this particular period?

Guillaume Poisson: My interest in history has always been a real one; I could have pursued another career in the historical profession, but the fortunes of life meant that I was the lucky one to choose a career in research. I studied history, art history and archaeology at the University of Maine, in France, and I'm now a researcher.’