Surviving odds existential and ecoaesthetic sensibilities in the select novels of j m g le clézio

Abstract

Human existence is the sum total of varied experience both physical and newlinepsychological. Of all the creations humans are blessed with several attributes that help newlinethem subsist the tribulations that life put forth. Overcoming the odds marks the newlinetriumph of existence in the process of survival. The unusual or strange occurrences newlinethat manifest in the form of anxiety, forlorn, isolation, loss of freedom, loss of newlineidentity, insecurity and the myriad reflections substantiate that life is not a bed of newlineroses. When existence constitutes these odds, attempts ought to be made by the newlinehumanity to brave them to ensure the essence of existence. Man need to contemplate newlineon how to survive and arrive at an answer that can unravel the mystery of his newlineactuality. newlineFrench literature has to its credit several literary veterans among whom Jean newlineMarie Gustave Le Clézio holds a prominent position. This 2008 Nobel Laureate is one newlineof the most promising writers of the present scenario. His works were not much newlineknown until they were translated into several languages including English. His novels newlineare a realistic canvas of the contemporary society where men are swamped in several newlineodds. His novels are guides to modern men to overcome their existential issues and newlinelive successfully through their observation, comprehension and appreciation of nature. newlineMajority of his works can be viewed as scriptures for the essence of life. It is with this newlineobjective the research has been undertaken. newlineExistentialism is a philosophy of life. Existential dilemma is a distinguishing newlinetrait of the humanity in an all-encompassing gamut. Ecoaesthetics embraces the study newlineof the aesthetic significance where paramount impact is on the interest in nature, newlinesetting and environment. newline