Livres Reves : Merveilles de l'ecriture et de la Lecture Dans le Conte de Fees (1690-1788) / Celine Benoit.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Benoit, Céline, author.

Series:

Dix-huitièmes siècles ; Volume 223.

Les Dix Huitiemes Siecles Series ; Volume 223

Language:

French

Subjects (All):

Fairy tales--France--History and criticism.

Fairy tales.

Books in literature.

Libraries in literature.

Books and reading in literature.

Letters in literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (494 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Paris : Honoré Champion, [2023]

Summary:

This scholarly work by Céline Benoit explores the role of writing and reading in fairy tales from the late 17th to late 18th century in France. It examines how the burgeoning print culture influenced the magical elements of fairy tales, highlighting the interplay between historical literary trends and the genre's evolution during the Enlightenment. The analysis reveals how literature served as a bridge between imagination and reality, with books and written texts playing a central role in the narrative structure of fairy tales. The study is based on Benoit's doctoral thesis and provides insights into the cultural history and feminist aspects of the genre. It targets academics and enthusiasts interested in literary history, fairy tales, and cultural studies. Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9782745358844

2745358847