La littérature sans estomac

Synopsis of La littérature sans estomac

In 'La littérature sans estomac', Pierre Jourde vehemently and precisely analyzes the promotion of mediocre texts as masterpieces. He reveals the recipes behind this fabrication, exposing how mannerism is disguised as style and poverty of content is sold as sobriety. Jourde criticizes the mix of banalities and trivial concerns in authors such as Christian Bobin and Camille Laurens, as well as the affectation and clichés in writers such as Darrieussecq and Christine Angot. This book, which takes up the pamphlet genre, celebrates those authors who are true writers rather than mere book manufacturers.