Survivre à la fin du monde : anomalie et ruine dans Oscar de profundis de Catherine Mavrikakis

Surviving the End of the World : Anomaly and Ruins in Oscar de profundis by Catherine MavrikakisThe present study analyzes the representation of the anomaly in Oscar de profundis by Catherine Mavrikakis. This inexplicable event is paradoxically ever-present and completely absent in end of world lite...

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Published inCahiers ERTA Vol. 2023; no. 36; p. 105
Main Author Bernier-Wong, Nicolas
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published Gdańsk Jagiellonian University-Jagiellonian University Press 01.01.2023
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Summary:Surviving the End of the World : Anomaly and Ruins in Oscar de profundis by Catherine MavrikakisThe present study analyzes the representation of the anomaly in Oscar de profundis by Catherine Mavrikakis. This inexplicable event is paradoxically ever-present and completely absent in end of world literature. In particular, we will examine the role of ruins in the portrayal of the post-catastrophe scenario. This paper argues that the anomaly invites the reader to investigate further. However, they will only find ruins which are a constant reminder of what was lost and not an explanation of how these memories were erased from the collective conscience. The concept of depicting the anomaly through ruins will allow us to better understand how end of world literature may propose a critique of contemporary society.
ISSN:2300-4681
2353-8953
DOI:10.4467/23538953CE.23.033.18973