Métamorphoses de l'écrivain dans le roman francophone subsaharien

Authors

Christian Uwe, University of Minnesota

Abstract

In his very first novel - La vie et demie - the question was put forward: wherefrom shall Sony Labou Tansi write so as to be? With a stunning lucidity, the author observed the irreducible gap that separates him from (and yet links him to) his writing: "I who speak of the absurdity of the absurd [ ... ] wherefrom do you think I speak if not from the outside?" (1979: 9). Starting from that novel, this paper explores the way the figure of the author is revealed by the writing. To that end, it explores five takes on such a role through four more novels by Aminata Sow Fall, Ahmadou Kourouma, Kassi Efoui and Patrice Nganang.

Recommended Citation

Uwe, Christian (2018) "Métamorphoses de l'écrivain dans le roman francophone subsaharien," Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature: Vol. 91: No. 1, Article 15.
Available at: https://crossworks.holycross.edu/pf/vol91/iss1/15