Crusoes and Other Castaways in Modern French Literature : Solitary Adventures.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Acquisto, Joseph.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Castaways in literature.

French literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (299 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Brunswick : University of Delaware Press, 2012.

Summary:

This book, 'Crusoes and Other Castaways in Modern French Literature' by Joseph Acquisto, explores the enduring influence of the Robinson Crusoe narrative on French literature from the 19th century onwards. It examines how French authors, including Rousseau, Balzac, and Tournier, have engaged with the theme of the castaway, using it as a framework to explore philosophical and psychological questions of solitude and survival. The work delves into the literary and cultural reinterpretations of the Crusoe myth, highlighting its transformation through various rewritings and reinterpretations. Acquisto provides a critical analysis of the solitary adventure as a motif that transcends mere adventure tales to engage with deeper existential themes. The book is intended for scholars and readers interested in literary criticism, French literature, and the philosophical underpinnings of the castaway narrative. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781644530955

1644530953

OCLC:

828423738