introduction

Anne Erno's "Years of Longevity" is a representative work of her literary innovation, integrating elements of literature, sociology, and history to record personal growth and changes in French society. The work has won multiple literary awards, reflecting the mission of "witnessing" and "intervening" in literature. Based on the memory theory of Aleda Asman and Maurice Habbukh, this study analyzes how Erno showcases his writing style through individual and collective memory, while exploring his attitudes and perspectives towards the current situation, reflecting his sense of social responsibility. Erno cleverly blends micro "small history" and macro "big history" in his works, forming a profound writing style.

1、 Individual memory: reproducing the emotional journey and conveying the attitude towards life

In depth exploration of how Anne Elnor reproduces her own emotional journey and conveys her attitude towards life through the writing of individual memories in "The Years Go by". Memory plays a crucial role in individual identity construction and interpersonal communication, and Erno uses limited, language processed memory to outline his life trajectory of over 60 years through the recollection of 14 old photos. She uses third person narrative to enhance readers' sense of identity, while objectively and truthfully depicting life segments from childhood to old age, including important areas of life such as family, school, marriage, and career.

2、 Collective memory: witnessing the changes of the times and intervening in the real society

As Anne Elnor's representative work, 'Years of Sorrow' presents the collective memory and changes of a generation through fragmented narrative. The book not only records social events and changes, but also reflects the author's personal stance and viewpoint, demonstrating his attitude of "intervening" in the real society. Erno universalizes himself by counting and listing objects and events from collective memory to resonate with readers. The detailed description of family memories in the book reflects the changes in social, political, economic, cultural conditions, and popular ideological states. The original intention of Erno's writing is to preserve memories of the past society. Through fragmented explanations of the changes in social hot topics, changes in popular thinking, improvements in living conditions, and changes in family gathering topics, she allows readers to feel the changes of the times. The book 'Years of Longevity' has both reality and history, and is a literary work with a witness function, but it is not a historical document. Erno subtly expresses her political views in her works, which is related to her identity as a female writer. She exposed the social reality of gender inequality by depicting the situation where women lack a voice in society. Erno's feminist and liberal views run through the entire book, focusing on the lower classes and advocating for freedom of speech. On the issue of war, Erno expressed her deep hatred and anti war attitude towards war by depicting its impact on people's lives. The film 'The Years' embodies Erno's sense of social responsibility and' interventionism ', as she attempts to change society and convey truth through the power of language.

conclusion

Through Anne Erno's plain narration, 'Years of Sorrow' depicts the growth process of a French woman and reflects the interweaving of personal and collective memories. The book not only records personal growth, but also reflects the changes of the times, reflecting the author's sense of social responsibility and implicit stance on political events. Kong Panion praised it as a work that seeks balance between personal and shared time, while Erno's writing witnesses personal experiences and intervenes in social reality, becoming a masterpiece that combines literary value and social significance.