« Le Silence des Dieux » de Yahia Belaskri : une épopée médiacritique du roman francophone contemporain “Le Silence des Dieux” by Yahia Belaskri: A Media-Critical Epic of Contemporary Francophone Novel
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ABSTRACT: This article examines the writing of Yahia Belaskri, shedding light on his contribution to the field of contemporary Francophone literature through his novel "Le Silence des Dieux" (The Silence of the Gods). The analysis relies on critical approaches to decipher the author's rich and complex prose, which explores universal themes such as memory, history, exile, and the quest for identity. By exploring Belaskri's text, this contribution aims to provide an overview of his epic style and his ability to captivate the reader. In this sense, the article will examine the novel "Le Silence des Dieux" in the context of the epic genre, literary media criticism, and contemporary Francophone novels. We will attempt to study how the author reinvents the epic genre by narrating the history of the Algerian people up to the present day, while navigating between different literary genres. The article will also address the impact of literary media criticism on the reception of the work, particularly through the author's appearances on television and radio shows to promote his novel. Finally, we will try to highlight how Belaskri contributes to the evolution of modern Francophone novels by using epic elements to create a complex and profound work that questions the cultural identity and history of Algeria.
RÉSUMÉ : Cet article se penche sur l’écriture de Yahia Belaskri, en mettant en lumière sa contribution au domaine de la littérature francophone contemporaine à travers son roman « Le Silence des Dieux ». L'analyse s'appuie sur des approches critiques pour décrypter la prose riche et complexe de l’auteur, qui explore des thèmes universels tels que la mémoire, l’Histoire, l'exil et la quête d'identité. En explorant le texte de Belaskri, il sera question dans cette contribution d'offrir un aperçu de son style épique et de sa capacité à captiver le lecteur. Dans ce sens, il s’agira d’examiner le roman "Le Silence des Dieux" dans le contexte du genre épique, de la médiacritique littéraire et du roman francophone contemporain. Nous tenterons d’étudier comment l’auteur réinvente le genre épique en racontant l'Histoire du peuple algérien jusqu'à nos jours, tout en naviguant entre différents genres littéraires. L'article abordera également l'impact de la médiacritique littéraire sur la réception de l'œuvre, notamment à travers les apparitions de l'auteur dans des émissions télévisées et radiophoniques pour promouvoir son roman. Enfin, nous tenterons de mettre en exergue la manière dont Belaskri contribue à l'évolution du roman francophone moderne en utilisant des éléments épiques afin de créer une œuvre complexe et profonde qui interroge l'identité culturelle et l'Histoire de l'Algérie.
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