| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 183 pages) |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Historical background -- pt. II. Monsieur Vénus -- pt. III. La Marquise de Sade -- pt. IV. La Jongleuse |
| Summary |
During the fin-de-siecle, stories about hysterical women filled the air of Paris and the novels emerging during this era conveyed this hysteria and openly portrayed the symptoms of the women being treated at the Salpetiere. This book examines the emergence of hysterical discourse and its influence on women's writing, specifically focusing on the presentation of female sexuality in three different narratives |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Rachilde, 1860-1953 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Rachilde, 1860-1953 -- Psychology.
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Hysteria in literature.
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France -- Civilization -- 1830-1900.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1299599893 (electronic bk.) |
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1782410929 (electronic bk.) |
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9781299599895 (electronic bk.) |
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9781782410928 (electronic bk.) |
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