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Transformations in Contemporary French Dramatic Literature: From Dialogue to Monologue
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| French dramatic literature has undergone fundamental transformations in recent decades, distinguishing it from conventional and even modern theatrical paradigms. These shifts are primarily manifested in textual structure, the role of narrative, the prevalence of the monologue, and the shifting relationship between text and performance. Adopting a descriptive-analytical approach, the first section of this article examines the characteristics of emerging French theatre, elucidating its thematic departures. The findings indicate that in this contemporary genre, language has supplanted action, and monologue has superseded dialogue, steering theatre towards a domain that shares significant boundaries with the novel. Furthermore, this recent phenomenon has distanced itself from traditional enunciation, moving instead towards the unveiling of the bitter realities and tribulations of contemporary society—a process that has given rise to a noteworthy new aesthetic. To render these innovations tangible for the reader, the second section analyses representative works by prominent playwrights such as Wajdi Mouawad, Marie NDiaye, and Xavier Durringer. The central concern of these authors is the narration of the suffering of contemporary humanity, offering an unflinching exploration of themes such as the consequences of migration, identity crises, poverty and marginalisation, modern slavery, and the complexities arising from cultural duality. |
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| Keywords: Emerging Theatre, Monologue, Logocentrism, Wajdi Mouawad, Marie NDiaye, Xavier Durringer, Jean-Paul Alègre. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2026/06/17 | Accepted: 2025/10/2
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