Submission A Novel
Submission by Michel Houellebecq is a thought-provoking novel published by Picador on October 25, 2016. This translation presents a narrative set in 2022, where François, a middle-aged lecturer at the New Sorbonne University, navigates a world marked by political upheaval and personal ennui. As he grapples with his own mundane existence, the rise of a new Islamic party in France introduces significant societal changes that challenge his lifestyle and beliefs.
Readers will find a blend of satire and literary exploration as François’s life intertwines with the shifting political landscape. The novel delves into themes of decadence and identity, reflecting on the implications of a society under Islamic law, where traditional norms are upended. With its sharp humor and critical perspective, Submission offers insights into contemporary issues in France and the broader world, making it a significant work within the realms of fiction and world literature. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English.
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A controversial, intelligent, and mordantly funny new novel from France’s most famous living literary figure
It’s 2022. François is bored. He’s a middle-aged lecturer at the New Sorbonne University and an expert on J. K. Huysmans, the famed nineteenth-century novelist associated with the Decadent movement. But François’s own decadence is of considerably smaller scale. He sleeps with his students, eats microwave dinners, and watches YouPorn.
Meanwhile, it’s election season, and in an alliance with the Socialists, France’s new Islamic party sweeps to power—and Islamic law is instituted. Women are veiled, polygamy is encouraged, and François is offered an irresistible academic advancement—on the condition that he converts to Islam.
A darkly comic masterpiece from one of France’s great writers, Submission by Michel Houellebecq has become an international sensation and one of the most discussed novels of our time.
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