Entre ombre et lumière : quelques mots sur le « génie » de la langue créole
This article explores the notion of the “genius” of the Creole language through a historical, lexical, and symbolic lens. Drawing on Enlightenment thinkers from the 18th to the 19th century, it examines the interplay between linguistic structure and cultural identity. The analysis reveals a fluctuat...
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| Format: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
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2026
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| Online dostop: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Izvleček: | This article explores the notion of the “genius” of the Creole language through a historical, lexical, and symbolic lens. Drawing on Enlightenment thinkers from the 18th to the 19th century, it examines the interplay between linguistic structure and cultural identity. The analysis reveals a fluctuating use of the term “genius,” oscillating between linguistic specificity and cultural essence. Ultimately, it questions the capacity of Creole to reflect a distinct spirit born of colonial hybridity. |
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