Fictions of race in contemporary French literature : French writers, White writing /

"Contemporary French writers have embarked on various quests for new sources of thematic and formal inspiration which are increasingly tied to issues of postcolonial legacies. However, French literature has never been consistently examined through the lens of race, ethnicity, and its relation t...

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Main Authors: Achille, Etienne (Author), Panaïté, Oana (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2024]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Contemporary French writers have embarked on various quests for new sources of thematic and formal inspiration which are increasingly tied to issues of postcolonial legacies. However, French literature has never been consistently examined through the lens of race, ethnicity, and its relation to (post)coloniality. 'Fictions of Race in Contemporary French Literature' is the first scholarly study to engage with the figure of the White writer and explore the White literary gaze in contemporary France. The book highlights the inherent postcoloniality of White Hexagonal literature in a context marked by institutionalized colour-blindness, and offers a reflection on responsible writing in and about postcolonial France."--Publisher.
Item Description:Also issued in print: 2024.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191996993
0191996998
9780198893172
0198893175