Jean-Henri Fabre, Homer of Insects

Jean-Henri Fabre captivated generations of readers, from Victor Hugo to contemporary Japan, with his unique way of narrating the world of the tiny. The André Malraux Library brings this visionary naturalist to light through exceptional photographs taken by the National Museum of Natural History. These pictures dialogue with original editions of his celebrated "Souvenirs entomologiques," offering an intimate look at the man who transformed scientific observation into a true literary adventure. From January 21 to May 10, 2026, this retrospective recounts the patience of a man able to stay immobile for hours in order to uncover the secrets of a scarab or a grasshopper. This is a rare opportunity to get close to the legacy of an autodidact scholar whose influence extends far beyond science and touches upon pure poetry.