Turning to the libertine novels of the 18th century, this study provides an alternative history of French libertinage: spirited courtesans, noisy petits-maîtres, demystified rakes. These characters present another sexuality for the Enlightenment, away from the famous war of the sexes.
CLIL theme: 4027 -- SCIENCES HUMAINES ET SOCIALES, LETTRES -- Lettres et Sciences du langage -- Lettres -- Etudes littéraires générales et thématiques
ISBN:978-2-406-11424-6
EAN:9782406114246
ISSN: 2104-6395
DOI: 10.48611/isbn.978-2-406-11426-0
Publisher: Classiques Garnier
Online publication: 07-28-2021
Language: French
Keyword: Littérature du XVIIIe siècle, théâtre du XVIIIe siècle, libertinage, roman libertin, roman pornographique, esthétique rococo
