The Quest for Fictionality: Prostitution and Metatextuality in Rachilde’s Monsieur Vénus
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18/05/2015
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Resumo |
This article considers the theme of prostitution in the decadent writings of the fin-de-siecle French author, Rachilde. It proposes that an analysis of this critically-neglected trope of her work reveals new connections between the erotics and aesthetics of her fiction. As a vector for considering tensions between fantasy and truth, and illusion and reality, prostitution, in Rachilde's texts, invites us to reflect on two of the most common cultural manifestations of decadence: sexual non-conformism and the cult of artifice. The article focuses in particular on the (male) prostitute-body of Monsieur Venus, arguing that, in its transcendence of nature, reality and utilitarian purpose, it is elevated to the status of art in Rachilde's fictional world.<br/><br/> |
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application/pdf |
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http://pure.qub.ac.uk/ws/files/16283898/Wilson_MLO_Article.pdf |
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eng |
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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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Wilson , S 2015 , ' The Quest for Fictionality: Prostitution and Metatextuality in Rachilde’s Monsieur Vénus ' Modern Languages Open . |
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article |