Latin and Latinity in the work of André Gide

Book Presentation

Beyond the role of Latin culture as a creative principle in the work of André Gide, this volume aims to examine two aspects of Gidean “Latinity”: his language and his thought. Indeed, André Gide’s work reflects, on an ethical, aesthetic, and even stylistic level, the politico-ideological debate on Latinity that stirred the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, concerning the status of Latin, but also, more broadly, the value of Latin culture. While André Gide never directly takes part in the controversy, the articles gathered here highlight how his work echoes it, even formulating a unique response: that of a critical reinterpretation of a certain Latin heritage.

Contributions: Marie-Françoise André, Stéphanie Bertrand, Paola Codazzi, Martina Della Casa, Alain Goulet, Enrico Guerini, Frank Lestringant, Pierre Masson, Patrick Pollard, Carmen Saggiomo, Jean-Michel Wittmann.

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