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Part of the book: The Work and Thought of Jean Grenier (1898-1971)

J. S. T. Garfitt

MHRA Texts and Dissertations 20

Modern Humanities Research Association

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Abstract.  In his youth, Grenier used to spend hours reading Baedeker's guide-books and planning journeys. Although he recognizes several possible intentions where travel is concerned, Grenier is predominantly concerned with two main areas: the desire to escape from something, and the desire to attain something. The need to escape is fundamental to human existence. It is expressed in terms of different constraints: at the most basic level, geographical or social environment; then, at a higher level, self, or destiny. In Grenier's writings, the typical geographical and social environment from which escape is desired is that of Brittany, with its drab climate and its provincial mentality.

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