Figures of Paris Through 20th Century Literary Mirrors



This course will evaluate the evanescent representations of Paris and its multiplications through the diversity of the literary glances of 20th century French writers. To analyze these, we will use close readings of significant poetry, plays, and novels of this period.



Required texts:

- Guillaume APOLLINAIRE, Alcools,

- André BRETON, Nadja,

- Jean GIRAUDOUX, La Folle de Chaillot,

- Patrick MODIANO, La Place de l’étoile,

- Raymond QUENEAU, Zazie dans le métro,