Francois Mauriac on race, war, politics, and religion: the great war through the 1960s (original) (raw)

The paper explores the interplay between race, war, politics, and religion as illustrated through the work of François Mauriac from the First World War through the 1960s. It highlights Mauriac's significant contributions as a public intellectual and journalist, shedding light on his political commentary and evolving perspectives in the context of major historical events. The text illustrates a range of themes in Mauriac's work, including human emotion and socio-political critique, while emphasizing the importance of his journalism in understanding the historical landscape of France during this tumultuous period.