Autobiographie et homosexualité en France au XIXe siècle
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2690897 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Philippe Lejeune (0000-0001-9987-9673, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1987 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 56 |
| Pages | 79-94 |
| Publication date | 1987-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | BOOK |
| Venue | Romantisme (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0048-8593 • E-ISSN: 1957-7958 |
| Publisher | PERSEE Program (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.3406/roman.1987.4943 |
| OpenAlex | W2073704874 |
| Language | FR |
| Citations received | 2 |
Philippe Lejeune's article, "Autobiographie et homosexualité en France au XIXe siècle" (Autobiography and Homosexuality in 19th Century France), explores the complex relationship between autobiographical writing and the expression of homosexual desire in 19th-century France. Lejeune examines how the illegality and social stigma surrounding homosexuality influenced the ways in which individuals could represent their experiences in autobiographical texts. He analyzes a range of writings, including private diaries, letters, and memoirs, looking for coded language, veiled allusions, and silences that speak to the difficulties of articulating a homosexual identity in a hostile environment. The article highlights the strategies employed by these writers to navigate censorship and social pressures while still attempting to record and understand their own lives and desires. Lejeune's analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by homosexual individuals in 19th-century France and the creative ways they found to express themselves within the constraints of their time
Art · French Historical and Cultural Studies · Historical Studies and Socio-cultural Analysis · History · Literature and Culture Studies
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,13 |
| Citation span | 2010 - 2024 (15) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |