The Classics of French Literature

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
Adeline Lionetto, French and comparative literature, Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Sorbonne University
The 17th century
Delphine Amstutz, French and comparative literature, Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Sorbonne University
The 18th century
Sophie Marchand, French and comparative literature, Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Sorbonne University
The 19th century
Boris Lyon-Caen, French and comparative literature, Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Sorbonne University
The 20th and 21st centuries
Judith Sarfati, French and comparative literature, Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Sorbonne University

Course leader

Sorbonne Summer University Email Address: lettres-ftlv-universite-ete@sorbonne-universite.fr

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.