Comment peut-on être conteuse à la fin du siècle des Lumières ?

It is generally thought that the marvel tale does not have any more success in the late eighteenth century. But based on tales written by eight women between 1780 and 1810 published in volume 19 of the “Bibliothèque des génies et des fées” (H. Champion), this article examines the tale’s importance for women who practiced sociability and feminism. Allegories show an interest for morality and virtue, but also for politics imperative with American independence and French Revolution.