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Soumission
Book • 2015
In 'Submission', Michel Houellebecq depicts a fictional scenario where a Muslim party, led by Mohammed Ben Abbes, wins the 2022 French presidential election with the support of the Socialist Party.
The novel follows François, a literature professor at the University of Paris III, as he navigates this new political landscape.
The story delves into themes of social upheaval, the decline of Western democratic values, and the personal crises of François, who is at the end of his sentimental and sexual life.
The book critiques the individualism and decadence of Western society, highlighting the paradoxical relationship between Enlightenment political thinking and individual existence.
The novel follows François, a literature professor at the University of Paris III, as he navigates this new political landscape.
The story delves into themes of social upheaval, the decline of Western democratic values, and the personal crises of François, who is at the end of his sentimental and sexual life.
The book critiques the individualism and decadence of Western society, highlighting the paradoxical relationship between Enlightenment political thinking and individual existence.
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Niall Ferguson
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