Structures de deux testaments fictionnels : Le "Lais" et le "Testament" de François Villon / A. J. A. van Zoest.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zoest, A. J. A. van, author.

Series:

Publications de l'Institut d'Etudes Françaises et Occitanes de l'Université D'Utrecht

Publications de l'Institut d'Etudes Françaises et Occitanes de l'Université d'Utrecht ; 3

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

Reprint 2016

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter Mouton, [2016]

Language Note:

In French.

Summary:

This work delves into the structural analysis of two of François Villon's poetic texts, 'Le Lais' and 'Le Testament', treating them as fictional testaments where the poetic persona, Villon, bequeaths legacies. Despite their form, these are not legal documents but intricate poems left to readers, who marvel at the gift of his literary craft. The study, rooted in structuralist methodology, aims at a deeper understanding of the literary construction of these poems, questioning why fictional texts exist and the necessity of poetry. The author, through a meticulous examination akin to archaeological excavation, seeks to describe what constitutes these works as fictional, providing insights into their internal organization and the thematic significance of legacies within. This scholarly pursuit contributes to the ongoing appreciation and analysis of Villon's work, emphasizing the importance of structural analysis in comprehending literary texts. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Avant-propos

I. Les problèmes

II. Les présupposés

III. Modèle du testament réel

IV. Structure du lais

V. Structure du testament

VI. Caractère fictionnel du lais et du Testament

VII. Conclusions et perspectives

Ouvrages cités

Index des définitions

Table des matières

Notes:

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ISBN:

9783110882766

3110882760

OCLC:

1024022791