Écho des études romanes 2017, 13(2):227-237 | DOI: 10.32725/eer.2017.033
Entre pseudonymat et anonymat dans l’œuvre de Charles Sorel : pratique et pensée de la dissimulationFrench
- Université François-Rabelais, Tours
Mots clés: pseudonyme; anonyme; dissimuler; genres sérieux; genres divertissants
Between pseudonymity and anonymity in the work of Charles Sorel: the practice and thought of dissimulation
Among the immense number of books written by Charles Sorel, only some of them have an author's name or the author's real name. Actually, most of his books are anonymously published or under pseudonyms. Sorel even signs some of his books with only his surname and sometimes states his historiographer mission of France. Prolific author, novelist, historian, philosopher and literary critic, Sorel systematically opposes his books and the classes into two categories: entertaining and serious books. This work aims at studying Charles Sorel's dissimulation practice. In his books he even wonders about this practice and gives a reflection that allows us, partly, to understand why he did not sign some of his books.
Keywords: pseudonym; anonymous; dissimulate; serious genres; entertaining genres
Published: December 11, 2017 Show citation
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