The Bad Life (novel)
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| Author | Frédéric Mitterrand |
|---|---|
| Original title | La Mauvaise Vie |
| Language | French |
| Publication date | 2005 |
| Publication place | France |
The Bad Life (French: La Mauvaise Vie) is a 2005 French novel by Frédéric Mitterrand, the Minister of Culture and Communication of France. The novel is partly autobiographical but fictionalized to a certain extent.[1] The novel has been praised by critics for its "literary boldness" and "provocative examination of homosexuality".[2]
In 2009, the novel caused controversy for its description of gay prostitution in Thailand,[3] and Frederic Mitterrand was then accused of being a paedophile.[4]
References
- ^ Fernandez, Dominique (31 March 2005). "Frédéric et les garçons" (in French). Le Nouvel Observateur. Archived from the original on 5 November 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2009.
- ^ Crumley, Bruce (8 October 2009). "Mitterrand: A Friend to Polanski — and Young Boys?". Time. Archived from the original on October 12, 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2009.
- ^ Schofield, Hugh (9 October 2009). "'Bad Life' minister's colourful dynasty". BBC. Retrieved 14 October 2009.
- ^ "Frederic Mitterrand, French Minister, Fights For Job After Boasts Of Sex With Young Boys". Huffington Post. 8 October 2009.