In defense of Villon's 'Lais.'(Francois Villon)

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The 'Lais' of Francois Villon have been slighted by scholars because they have been considered as preparation for the 'Testament,' his masterpiece. However, the 'Lais' deserve consideration as an autonomous work. The 'Lais' reflect more of a trickster persona, and the poem can be interpreted as a joke as well as a critique of the artificial nature of language systems.

Villon, Francois

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Sur la signification mytho-poetique du motif des "trois cerceuils" de Madame Bovary

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The three coffins in which Charles wants Emma buried in Gustave Flaubert's 'Madame Bovary' symbolize the three Fates which in classical mythology preside over the birth, marriage and death of men. This ritual seals Charle's destiny and presages his own death. This analysis of Emma's burial is new to Flaubertian criticism. The text of the article is in French.

19th century AD, French literature, Flaubert, Gustave

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Jacques Reda et la disgrace poetique

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Jacques Reda regards disgrace as the ordinary condition of the poet, as he is rarely visited by grace. Topics discussed include the marginal social position of the poet, the demythification of the figure of the poet, and grace versus inspiration. The article text is in French.

Critical Essay, Reda, Jacques

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