What are some examples of books that have drastically…
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What are some examples of books that have drastically different reputations depending on the country?
So first of all, I wish to clarify that I'm not talking about the typical case of books that are classics in their home country, but fairly obscure elsewhere.
I'm talking about volumes which are highly regarded in specific
A fascinating example of this would be Jonathan Littell's The Kindly Ones.
In France it became an instant classic, earning some of the most prestigious awards in the country, rave reviews, selling hundreds of thousands of copies, etc., Littell even received a French citizenship as someone whose "meritorious actions contributed to the glory of France".
However, abroad it was received with a great deal more divisiveness and hostility, and sales were low.
I've read conjectures that the stark difference in reception is due to the French being keener on taboo and darker material than most places.
This made me very curious to learn more about this phenomenon. Mind you, it doesn't necessarily have to be positive vs negative, more like different cultural perspectives on the same text.
#entertainment
So first of all, I wish to clarify that I'm not talking about the typical case of books that are classics in their home country, but fairly obscure elsewhere.
I'm talking about volumes which are highly regarded in specific
A fascinating example of this would be Jonathan Littell's The Kindly Ones.
In France it became an instant classic, earning some of the most prestigious awards in the country, rave reviews, selling hundreds of thousands of copies, etc., Littell even received a French citizenship as someone whose "meritorious actions contributed to the glory of France".
However, abroad it was received with a great deal more divisiveness and hostility, and sales were low.
I've read conjectures that the stark difference in reception is due to the French being keener on taboo and darker material than most places.
This made me very curious to learn more about this phenomenon. Mind you, it doesn't necessarily have to be positive vs negative, more like different cultural perspectives on the same text.
#entertainment
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