Mentalità e prassi mercantili nella francofonia letteraria: le parole dei mercanti di Amin Maalouf

Trade mentalities and practices in francophone literature: the merchants’ words in works by Amin Maalouf

  • Antonella Emina CNR - Istituto di Storia dell'Europa Mediterranea
Keywords: Francophone literature, Amin Maalouf, Contemporary Mediterranean, Letteratura contemporanea, Mediterraneo contemporaneo

Abstract

Francophone literature is often concerned by human activities. Sometimes the working activity is a theme, other times it gives the décor. Amin Maalouf illustrates merchants’ habits in his novel Le périple de Baldassarre. The author points out dignity, which is deeply rooted at the origin of contemporary relationships among Mediterranean countries.

Published
2008-12-31
Section
Articles