So if French intellectuals are predominantly critical pessimists, miserabilism may in part be the consequence of holding them in such esteem. |
Rather than being just a study in Scottish miserabilism Burnside's new book is a chilling display case of grotesques, shot through with a bleak and mordant humour. |
The image of contempt and miserabilism, which the Medias of the North give to Africa in particular and to the countries of the South in general, discourage their young people to remain in their countries. |
Yet miserabilism seems to have a greater hold on the French mind today. I doubt, therefore I amOne reason could be the French appetite for brutal self-criticism. |
A combination of loss of power and historiographical miserabilism leaves a society in poor condition to maintain its social fabric. |
They exposed my miserabilism for the false consciousness it was. |