Citation

Debie F. Eur. View 2010; 9(2): 157-163.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010)

DOI

10.1007/s12290-010-0138-y

PMID

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Abstract

Contemporary French literature has expressed accurately the sense of alienation from the values of Western modernity. Out of contemporary French novels arises a sense of despair over cultural relativism, the poor quality of education and the decline of religious values. Nevertheless, such a critique should not serve as an excuse for individuals and groups to turn inward. Instead, a reassertion of Western identity and a revitalising of public democratic space can lead to a re-energising of modern society as the arena for the fulfilment of individual and collective goals.

Language: en