Annie Ernaux’s ‘Une femme’ Tamil translation wins 8th Romain Rolland Book Prize
The announcement was made by the French Institute in India.
The announcement was made by the French Institute in India.
Antiquarians, politicians, media professionals and even godmen have joined in to present their own version of historical events, especially regarding the golden ancient India and the volatile Muslim rule, to suit their present aspirations. This is possibly an indicator of the post- truth age where a heady mixture of fantasy, entrenched beliefs and convenient portions of historical facts in the mind become more important than the facts themselves. What happened is overshadowed by what we wish to have happened
She got the Nobel Prize for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory.
Annie Ernaux has been recognised for "the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements, and collective restraints of personal memory”. Ernaux becomes the first Frenchwoman and the 17th female author to receive the coveted honour.
