Presque rien sur presque tout

Synopsis of Presque rien sur presque tout

«Presque rien sur presque tout» is the philosophical novel by Jean d'Ormesson, published by Gallimard in paperback (379 pages, in French).

Jean d'Ormesson presents the history of the universe —from the big bang to humanity— as a great story that only gains meaning when someone tells it. The work reflects on the nothingness before everything, the smallness of man, and the human capacity to narrate what exists.

The work was published in 1996; the cover shows the nrf imprint of Gallimard, the mention «roman», and the author's membership in the Académie française.

For readers interested in philosophical reflection and French literature, with an approach close to both the essay and fiction.