The Classics of French Literature

About

This cycle of conferences offers a journey through the major works of French literature, to discover or rediscover emblematic texts, bases of a common culture. In particular, we discuss the works that made an impact during their creation and after. We thus examine what makes a classic, by considering the various ways in which literary productions play with aesthetic codes and fashion models - from the Renaissance to the contemporary period. Each conference considers a particular period of French literature.

The 16th century - Marguerite de Navarre
Adeline Lionetto, French and comparative literature, Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Sorbonne University

The 17th century - La Fontaine, Perrault, Madame d'Aulnoy: The Many Facets of the Tale in the 17th century
Tiphaine Rolland, French and comparative literature, Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Sorbonne University

The 18th century - The Marriage of Figaro by Beaumarchais
Virginie Yvernault, French and comparative literature, Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Sorbonne University

The 19th century - Baudelaire
Matthieu Vernet, French and comparative literature, Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Sorbonne University

The 20th century - Ernaux, Beckett
Judith Sarfati, French and comparative literature, Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Sorbonne University

Course leader

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Sorbonne University

Target group

Students, tourists, or curious Parisians ! (A good level of French is required: B1)

Course aim

Discover the ongoing debates in various scientific fields, while delving deep into the French civilization and being taught by professors from the renowned Sorbonne Université.

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