La Préface de Mademoiselle de Maupin by Théophile Gautier

'Mademoiselle de Maupin' is an excellent example of the French historical romance which in its time was considered somewhat controversial for its sexually orientated themes by today's standards however it would be considered quite tame. In 'Mademoiselle de Maupin' we find a love triangle between Chevalier d'Albert, a young French Gentleman who struggles with finding a woman that meets his idealistic expectations, Rosette whom he engages in an affair with to ease his boredom, and the dashing young Theodore, who is actually Maupin disguised as a man. Pierre Jules Théophile Gautier was a French poet, dramatist, novelist, journalist, and literary critic. 1839 : Une Larme du Diable, Le Tricorne Enchanté et Pierrot Posthume, La Toison dor. 1838 : La Comédie de la Mort et poésies diverses, Une nuit de Cléopâtre (nouvelle). Sur un ton enlevé, perfide et caustique, lauteur attaque les bien-pensants, représentants de la tartufferie et de la censure, et ceux qui voudraient voir un côté «utile» dans une oeuvre littéraire, alors que lart, par définition non assujetti à la morale ou à lutilité, échappe à la notion de. The subject of gossip and many colorful stories during her time, Mademoiselle Maupin was known as a first-rate swordswoman who often disguised herself as a man. Theophile Gautiers masterpiece Mademoiselle de Maupin might be better known for its lengthy preface than the actual novel itself. 1837 : La Chaîne dor (nouvelle), Fortunio. La «Préface», oeuvre à part entière, fait date dans lhistoire littéraire.

It is there in which the author discusses art for art's sake, arguing that 'everything useful is ugly.' The novel itself is a historical romance based on the life of French opera star Julie d'Aubigny, better known as Mademoiselle Maupin.

Theophile Gautier's masterpiece 'Mademoiselle de Maupin' might be better known for its lengthy preface than the actual novel itself.

La Préface de Mademoiselle de Maupin by Théophile Gautier