L'objet littéraire: le livre et le personnage lecteur dans l'œuvre de Sami Tchak

Authors

Kodjo Attikpoé, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Abstract

This study aims to examine the literary representations of the book and the reader in the novels of Sami Tchak. The fact that the Togolese author's novels are deeply rooted literary recollection reveals a direct link between writing and social issues. Literary references become the structuring principle of his works, which often depict readers "erudite readers". "Ordinary people" as well as a large number of highly-educated persons often read only books from the canon, those by well-known authors. The representation of "Great" literature shows some ranking within the world of books. However, it especially shows the ways of these erudite readers. In this regard, Sami Tchak's novels seek to demystify the "erudite" reader by showing that reading books from the literary canon is not absolutely a guarantee of wisdom, humility and salvation.

Recommended Citation

Attikpoé, Kodjo (2018) "L'objet littéraire: le livre et le personnage lecteur dans l'œuvre de Sami Tchak," Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature: Vol. 91: No. 1, Article 14.
Available at: https://crossworks.holycross.edu/pf/vol91/iss1/14