The novel of worldliness : Crébillon, Marivaux, Laclos, Stendhal /

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Contending that a search for "realism" distorts the writing of Crébillon, Marivaux, Laclos, and Stendahl, Peter Brooks considers their novels with reference to the manner in which the characters explore their worth and pursue their own systems of relationships. The novels discussed are us...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Brooks, Peter, 1938-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 1969.
Subjects:
1700-1799
French fiction > 18th century > History and criticism.
Roman français > 18e siècle > Histoire et critique.
LITERARY CRITICISM > French > General.
French fiction
French fiction > 18th century > History and criticism
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Foreword
  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • 1. Crébillon, Duclos, and the Experience of Worldliness
  • 2. The Proper Study of Mankind
  • 3. Marianne in the World
  • 4. Alceste, Julie, Clarissa
  • 5. Les Liaisons dangereuses
  • 6. Stendhal and the Styles of Worldliness
  • Epilogues to Worldliness
  • Index

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