Albert Cohen et les enjeux de la francophonie

Authors

Véronique Maisier, Southern Illinois University

Abstract

The Swiss writer Albert Cohen learned very early to consider French his native language as opposed to the Greco-Venetian dialect spoken by his parents. The dilemma arising from conflicting forces between his Eastern Judaic heritage and his success as a Western Francophone writer caused a great deal of inner turmoil which manifested itself in his writings. This article examines the author's struggles in choosing the French language and underlines the consequences of his decisions.

Recommended Citation

Maisier, Véronique (2000) "Albert Cohen et les enjeux de la francophonie," Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature: Vol. 54: No. 1, Article 10.
Available at: https://crossworks.holycross.edu/pf/vol54/iss1/10