RetroNews provides historical press archives for the French publication Fortunio.

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About Fortunio

RetroNews provides the press archive for Fortunio, a cultural review published in Marseille from 10 February 1914 to 1 September 1925. Founded by Marcel Pagnol and later directed by Jean Ballard, the bimonthly title includes 72 available issues and became Cahiers du Sud in 1925.

Key features

  • Access 72 archived issues from 1914 to 1925
  • Browse Marseille-based literary, artistic and dramatic review
  • View publication details including periodicity and place
  • Identify founder Marcel Pagnol and director Jean Ballard
  • Trace transition to Cahiers du Sud in 1925
  • Explore archives via RetroNews BnF press platform
Best for: Researchers and readers interested in early 20th-century French literary press from Marseille.
Good for
  • 72 issues listed with first and last dates
  • Includes founder, director, city, frequency and press type
  • Places the title in context of its change to Cahiers du Sud
Watch out for
  • Coverage is limited to 10 February 1914 to 1 September 1925
  • Material is in French

Fortunio at a glance

Type
Publication
Platforms
Web
Language
French
Country
FR
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Fortunio FAQ

What was Fortunio?
A literary, artistic and dramatic review based in Marseille, founded in 1914 by Marcel Pagnol.
How many issues are in the archive?
72 issues, from 10 February 1914 to 1 September 1925, published bimonthly.
What happened to Fortunio after 1925?
It became Cahiers du Sud in 1925 under the direction of Jean Ballard.
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