Hammond, Nicholas, 1963-

Gossip, sexuality and scandal in France (1610-1715) [electronic resource] / Nicholas Hammond. - Oxford ; New York : Peter Lang, c2011. - 160 p. - Medieval and early modern French studies, v. 9 1661-8653 ; .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Defining gossip in early modern France -- The Italian vice -- Scandalous subjects -- La Princesse de Clèves (1678): gossip as text.


Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2011.
Available via World Wide Web.
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La Fayette, Madame de 1634-1693. Princesse de Clèves.


French literature--History and criticism.--17th century
Gossip in literature.


France--Civilization--17th century.
France--Civilization--18th century.


Electronic books.

PQ245 / .H34 2011eb

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