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Submission

By Michel Houellebecq
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Submission by Michel Houellebecq explores a speculative future in France where the rise of an Islamic political party dramatically changes the cultural and social landscape of the country. Through the eyes of a disenchanted university professor, the novel delves into themes of politics, identity, and the complexities of modern European society. It combines satire and thought-provoking commentary to examine the implications of societal transformation.
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Submission

As the 2022 French Presidential election looms, two candidates emerge as favourites: Marine Le Pen of the Front National, and the charismatic Muhammed Ben Abbes of the growing Muslim Fraternity.

Submission is the highly-anticipated new novel from the internationally bestselling French writer Michel Houellebecq

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Submission is the highly-anticipated new novel from the internationally bestselling French writer Michel Houellebecq.

As the 2022 French Presidential election looms, two candidates emerge as favourites: Marine Le Pen of the Front National, and the charismatic Muhammed Ben Abbes of the growing Muslim Fraternity. Forming a controversial alliance with the political left to block the Front National's alarming ascendency, Ben Abbes sweeps to power, and overnight the country is transformed. This proves to be the death knell of French secularism, as Islamic law comes into force—women are veiled, polygamy is encouraged and, for our narrator François—misanthropic, middle-aged and alienated—life is set on a new course.

Submission is a devastating satire, comic and melancholy by turns, and a profound meditation on faith and meaning in Western society.

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Submission by Michel Houellebecq has been considered a work of literary significance, praised for its fearless exploration of Islamic extremism and identity politics within France. It is described as a darkly clever and bleakly funny satire, with Houellebecq's sardonic narrative offering a mixture of humour and profound commentary. The book draws comparisons to classic dystopian novels and masterfully uses a nuanced, complex satire that challenges readers and delves into human nature and societal shifts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784702052

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 182g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Michel Houellebecq is a poet, essayist and novelist. He is the author of several novels including The Map and the Territory (winner of the Prix Goncourt), Atomised, Platform, Whatever and Submission. He was awarded the Legion d'Honneur in 2019.

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