Amélie Nothomb: a sulfuric hygiene of contemporary french literature

Authors

  • Verónica Galíndez Jorge

Keywords:

Amélie Nothomb, Escritura, Literatura francesa contemporânea, Conto filosófico

Abstract

This text aims at introducing Brazilian readers to Amélie Nothomb’s works, one of the most successful French language writers within the French editorial market. I shall quickly present some relevant biographical data and present my fi rst considerations regarding the relation of her writings to the history of French literature and writing in general. Keywords: Amélie Nothomb. Writing. Contemporary French literature. Philosophical tales.

Published

27/10/2009

Issue

Section

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