Francophonie and the Orient: French-Asian Transcultural Crossings (1840-1940)

This book explores the emergence of French heritage in the Far-East, the various forms it takes, and the modes of its identification, using a transcultural approach. It questions whether colonization is the ultimate key to entry into Francophonie, explores Asian Francophone works, and reconfigures the Asian Francophone heritage with new paradigms.

Format: Hardback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2018
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

This book delves into the captivating world of Asian cultures, once deeply influenced by French civilization but uniquely free from the confines of colonialism. By adopting a transnational France-Asia approach, it seeks to showcase remarkable examples of cultural transfer. This groundbreaking work stands as a pioneering exploration of the Francophone phenomenon within the broader realm of non-Francophone cultures. With a transcultural lens, Francophonie and the Orient takes readers on a journey to examine the birth and evolution of French heritage in the Far East, the diverse manifestations of this heritage, and the various ways in which it is identified. Throughout the research, several thematic signposts guide the exploration. Firstly, it questions whether colonization serves as the ultimate gateway into the Francophone world. Secondly, the book raises thought-provoking issues related to Asian Francophone works, exploring the emergence of literatures with French expressions from Asian countries that have historically been outside the influence of French dominance. Finally, the study reconfigures the Asian Francophone heritage with fresh paradigms, such as transnational and global studies, which redefine the boundaries of Francophonie in Asia.

This book delves into the captivating world of Asian cultures, once deeply influenced by French civilization but uniquely free from the confines of colonialism. By adopting a transnational France-Asia approach, it seeks to showcase remarkable examples of cultural transfer. This groundbreaking work stands as a pioneering exploration of the Francophone phenomenon within the broader realm of non-Francophone cultures. With a transcultural lens, Francophonie and the Orient takes readers on a journey to examine the birth and evolution of French heritage in the Far East, the diverse manifestations of this heritage, and the various ways in which it is identified. Throughout the research, several thematic signposts guide the exploration. Firstly, it questions whether colonization serves as the ultimate gateway into the Francophone world. Secondly, the book raises thought-provoking issues related to Asian Francophone works, exploring the emergence of literatures with French expressions from Asian countries that have historically been outside the influence of French dominance. Finally, the study reconfigures the Asian Francophone heritage with fresh paradigms, such as transnational and global studies, which redefine the boundaries of Francophonie in Asia.

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789462988255
Edition number: 0