pt. I. Historical background -- pt. II. Monsieur Vénus -- pt. III. La Marquise de Sade -- pt. IV. La Jongleuse
Summary
During the fin-de-siecle, stories about hysterical women filled the air of Paris and the novels emerging during this era conveyed this hysteria and openly portrayed the symptoms of the women being treated at the Salpetiere. This book examines the emergence of hysterical discourse and its influence on women's writing, specifically focusing on the presentation of female sexuality in three different narratives