Asked at the news conference if he had any message to convey, Mr. Le Clezio said, "My message will be very clear: it is that I think we have to continue to read novels."

在记者招待会上，当被问及他想传达什么感受是，勒克莱奇奥先生说：“我的感受非常清楚：那就是我们必须继续阅读小说。

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There is even an echo of the anti-elite message preached by the National Front's Jean-Marie Le Pen.

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Ms. Le Pen's performance in Sunday's vote suggests that her economic message resonated beyond her party's base.

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