French Fiction in the Mitterrand Years: Memory, Narrative, Desire

Abstract

Introduction 1. The Story of Her Life: Marguerite Duras's L'Amant (1984) 2. Detective Fictions: Daniel Pennac's Au bonheur des ogres (1985) 3. Recalling the Past: Jorge Semprun's La Montagne blanche (1986) 4. Playing with the Postmodern: Jean Echenoz's Lac (1989) 5. Friendship and Betrayal: Herve Guibert's A l'ami qui ne ma pas sauve la vie (1990) 6. Love Stories: Annie Ernaux's Passion simple (1991) Conclusion: Modesty and Disenchantment Further Reading and Viewing Chronology of the Mitterrand Years Index