Title:
ROM COHABITATION TO A FAILED MARRIAGE: A STUDY OF ERICH SEGALS ONLY LOVE

Authors:
Nzambi-mikoulou donald and Massala hubert franck lylian ,Congo

Abstract:
The study of Erich Segal’s Only Love reveals how long and dramatic the struggle against forced marriages have been in human societies. The author has chosen the United States, France, and Italy as settings for their richness in different ethnic groups and races. This richness is viewed through Matthew, a poor American man who falls in love with the Italian Silvia, but rejected by the latter’s father who thinks that his daughter should only get married with a well-offItalian like them. Then, Nico who fulfils these criteria is finally chosen and accepted by Silvia’s father. Unfortunately, this arranged and forced marriage knows a tragic end because of Silvia’s death