Universality after Universalism On Francophone Literatures of the Present

The idea of universalism inherited from the French Revolution has been strongly discredited by its colonial history; today, it is also the target of nationalist attacks. What remains of it? Now available in English, Markus Messling's critically acclaimed study shows how contemporary Francophone...

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Main Author: Messling, Markus
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin/Boston De Gruyter 2023
Series:Beyond Universalism / Partager l'universel
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