The Evolution of the French Novel, 1641-1782

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Set in France from 1641 to 1782, the study explores the evolution of romance into the novel, focusing on the pivotal years from 1700 to 1720. The author examines five key elements—time, space, names, money, and the narrator—to illustrate the shift toward realism that foreshadowed the literary trends of the nineteenth century. This intensive analysis reveals the underlying factors that contributed to the transformation of narrative forms during a crucial period in literary history.