The article delves into the mystery of the non-publication of "Venise ! ô ma jolie" by Léon-Paul Fargue, exploring the exceptional qualities of the text, its unique style, and the circumstances surrounding its creation during a Mediterranean cruise in 1924. It reflects on the tension between admiration for Fargue's writing prowess and a certain hesitation stemming from the absence of a first-person narrative, a crucial element in Fargue's work.