Publisher's Synopsis
The Extraordinary Voyage in French Literature Before 1700 by Geoffroy Atkinson is a comprehensive study of the genre of extraordinary voyages in French literature from the Middle Ages to the end of the 17th century. The book explores the evolution of this literary genre, which includes works such as The Travels of Marco Polo, Gulliver's Travels, and Robinson Crusoe, and its impact on French culture and society.Atkinson examines the themes, motifs, and narrative structures of these works, as well as their relationship to the historical and cultural context in which they were produced. He also analyzes the ways in which extraordinary voyages were used to explore issues of identity, power, and knowledge in early modern France.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the genre and its historical context, while the second part focuses on specific works, including The Travels of Sir John Mandeville, The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Robert Boyle, and The History of the Sevarambians. The third part explores the legacy of the genre in later French literature, including the works of Jules Verne and Albert Robida.Overall, The Extraordinary Voyage in French Literature Before 1700 is a valuable resource for scholars and students of French literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of the extraordinary voyage genre and its impact on French culture and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
