Made available in DSpace on 2015-05-14T12:39:50Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivototal.pdf: 1066120 bytes, checksum: e77fc2f6336fb6d85e4a1145cac9607b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-03-19 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / This work aims at presenting the results of our research on point of view and the creation of meanings in the novel Dangerous liaisons, by Choderlos de Laclos, and in two of its film adaptations: Dangerous liaisons 1960 (1959), by Roger Vadim, and Dangerous liaisons (1988), by Stephen Frears. Throughout the work, we try to carry out a comparative analysis between the source text and its two hypertexts, focusing on the question of narrative perspective and the meanings this category produces. We started with a discussion of film adaptation of literary works, so as to confirm that the question of fidelity has long been overcome, having been replaced by a rather more coherent and necessary debate that concerning the sociology of adaptation, that is, the context in which the adaptations are materialized. From this point we try to present a concept and a classification of point of view that enabled us to analyze the selected narratives. The constructed theoretical support was used in the investigation of both the novel by Laclos and the adaptations by Vadim and Frears. Our initial hypothesis is that point of view is the most responsible element, in each work, for the elaboration of different meanings of evil. Taking into account the considerable relevance of narratives in our everyday life, we understand the fundamental role of critical analysis of values conveyed by such stories, from which derives the significance of our research. We hope the research transcends the proposed analysis so as also to contribute with further critical readings of narratives that inhabit our everyday life. / Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar os resultados da nossa pesquisa sobre o ponto de vista e a criação de sentidos no romance As ligações perigosas, de Choderlos de Laclos, e em duas de suas adaptações fílmicas: Ligações amorosas 1960 (1959), de Roger Vadim, e Ligações perigosas (1988), de Stephen Frears. Nele, tentamos realizar uma análise comparativa entre o hipotexto e seus dois hipertextos, tendo como foco de atenção a questão da perspectiva narrativa e os significados por ela criados. Nosso ponto de partida foi a discussão sobre a adaptação para o cinema de obras literárias, durante a qual procuramos confirmar que a questão da fidelidade de transposição está há muito superada e já foi substituída pelo debate mais coerente e necessário sobre a sociologia da adaptação ou seja, sobre o contexto em que são realizadas as adaptações. A partir daí, procuramos apresentar um conceito e uma classificação da categoria do ponto de vista que nos permitisse realizar a análise das obras narrativas em questão. A base teórica construída foi utilizada na análise do romance de Laclos e das obras de Vadim e de Frears. Partimos da hipótese de que o ponto de vista é o maior responsável pela elaboração, em cada obra, de sentidos diferentes de mal. Levando-se em consideração a importância considerável das narrativas em nossa vida cotidiana, entendemos como é fundamental a análise crítica dos valores transmitidos por essas histórias, de onde a relevância de nossa pesquisa. Esperamos com ela não apenas realizar as análises propostas, mas ainda oferecer uma contribuição para a leitura cada vez mais crítica das narrativas que fazem parte de nosso dia-a-dia.

Les études sur la réception des Liaisons dangereuses de Laclos sont abondantes, mais elles portent le plus souvent sur un petit nombre d’œuvres et très peu examinent l’ensemble des diverses écritures créées sous l’influence de Laclos et de son roman. Circonscrite aux imitations romanesques et dramatiques, ainsi qu’aux adaptations théâtrales et cinématographiques, cette thèse analyse une quarantaine de romans, une vingtaine d’œuvres théâtrales et neufs films, tous inspirés à des degrés divers du roman de Laclos. Cette étude a visé moins à démontrer son statut de chef-d’œuvre qu’à analyser sa valeur et son rayonnement au travers des œuvres considérées, à examiner leur rapport et à en discerner la manière particulière dont elles le perçoivent. L’exemple de Laclos démontre qu’un auteur est tributaire de la tradition littéraire. Il a su parfaitement associer les apports littéraires de son temps et l’héritage de l’époque précédente auquel son roman fait écho par des références et des allusions implicites ou explicites. À son tour, Laclos joue le rôle de référent dans les œuvres postérieures. Son roman est sans doute l’une des rares œuvres littéraires dont la réception riche et de longue date permet d’appréhender l’évolution selon l’époque et selon le genre. Les auteurs s’inspirent de son roman et leurs œuvres constituent un espace d’interprétation et de recréation alors que Laclos leur doit la reconnaissance de son œuvre. Le deuxième volume comprend entre autres la liste des représentations des Liaisons dangereuses et de Quartett de Heiner Müller et les extraits des critiques journalistiques, la transcription du film de Charles Brabant et la traduction du film coréen Scandale. / Studies on the reception of Laclos’ novel “Dangerous Liaisons” are numerous but they mostly focus on a small number of works and very few have a look at all the writings created under the influence of Laclos and his novel. Limited to romantic and dramatic imitations as well as to film and theatrical adaptations, this thesis analyses around forty novels, twenty plays and nine films all more or less inspired by Laclos’ novel. The first aim of this study is not to demonstrate its masterpiece status but to analyze its value and its influence through those adaptations, to examine their connections and to discern the peculiar way they comprehend it. The example of Laclos demonstrates that an author depends on the literary tradition. He was able to perfectly combine the contributions of his days and the legacy of the previous times to which his novel echoes through references and explicit or implicit allusions. In his turn, Laclos plays the role of referent in the works that came after him. His novel is probably one of the very few literary works the rich and long-time reception of which allows comprehending the evolution according to the time and the genre. Authors draw their inspiration from his novel and their works constitute an area of interpretation and new creation while Laclos owes them the recognition of his work. The second volume includes, among other things, the list of the performances of the Liaisons Dangereuses and of Quartett by Heiner Müller as well as excerpts of journalistic critics, the transcription of Charles Brabant’s film and the translation of the South Korean film Untold scandal.

Ce mémoire a pour but de faire une analyse du roman de Choderlos de Laclos Les Liaisons dangereuses et de répondre à quatre questions primordiales, à savoir : -Quelle représentation de l’homme et de la femme apparaît dans le roman de Choderlos de Laclos et quelle est la nature des relations entre les personnages des deux sexes ? - S’agit-il d’une condamnation ou d’une illustration du libertinage ? -Quels ont été les effets moraux de ce livre sur la société du XVIIIème siècle ? -Quelle était l’attitude de l’auteur par rapport aux femmes ? Afin de répondre à ces quatre questions primordiales, nous avons décidé de faire une analyse du roman, mais aussi de nous intéresser à la sociologie de la littérature et plus exactement sur l’horizon d’attente et la réception de l’oeuvre. Nous avons aussi utilisé la correspondance écrite entre Choderlos de Laclos et Mme Riccoboni afin d’établir l’attitude de l’auteur par rapport aux femmes. Pour conclure, nous démontrerons que l’auteur était en avance sur son temps et n’était aucunement misogyne et oeuvrait pour l’amélioration de éducation des femmes. / The aim of this Bachelor’s thesis is to do an analysis of the novel of Choderlos de Laclos Dangerous liaisons and to answer to four important questions: How are men and women depicted in the novel of Choderlos de Laclos and what is the nature of the relations between the characters of both sexes. Is it a condemnation or an illustration and defense of the libertinage ? Which were the moral effects of this novel upon the society of the 18th century ? What was the writer’s attitude towards women ? To answer these four important questions, we have decided to do an analysis of the novel, but also to put the focus on the sociology of literature, more exactly on the horizon of expectation and the reception of the work. We have used the correspondence between M. Choderlos de Laclos and Mrs Riccoboni in order to establish the author’s attitude towards women. In conclusion, we will demonstrate that the writer was advanced for his time and was not a misogynist as he tried to improve the education of women.

The thesis focused in details on libertine literary movement in 17th and 18th century and subsequently its influence in later centuries. The first part deals with the general meaning of libertine literary movement, the second part contains information about the development of libertine literary movement in the 17th century with authors Cyrano de Bergerac and Theophile de Viau. The third part concerns the development process of libertine literary movement in the 18th century, specifically through the six authors: Crébillon younger, Louvet de Couvray, Restif de la Bretonne, Boyer D'Argens, Vivan Denon and Choderlos de Laclos and four specific libertine works: Therese philosopher, No tomorrow, About education of women and Dangerous Liaisons. The fourth section contains selected authors, for which it is possible to find the impact of libertine movements on their work or lifestyle. Key words: libertine, libertine movement of 17th century, libertine movement of 18th century, Cyrano de Bergerac, Théophile de Viau, Crébillon son, Louvet de Couvray, Restif de la Bretonne, Boyer D'Argens, Vivant Denon, Choderlos de Laclos, Therese philosopher, No Tomorrow, Dangerous liaisons

La figure du couple machiavélique, présente chez Shakespeare, Laclos, Barbey d'Aurevilly, Henry James, James M. Cain, entre autres, est étudiée selon une triple approche. La première approche, d'inspiration structurale, vise à dégager les éléments constitutifs de la figure et son scénario permanent. L’analyse conduite sur la base de cette approche confirme l'existence de deux matrices, l'une fondée sur le couple Macbeth, l'autre sur le couple de libertins des Liaisons dangereuses. La seconde approche, qui relève d'une démarche herméneutique, met en évidence le substrat biblique de la figure du couple machiavélique dans sa version shakespearienne, qui serait une réécriture du récit de la Chute de la Genèse. La version laclosienne du couple machiavélique serait pour sa part le marqueur de la dégradation des relations amoureuses dans leur conception post-courtoise. Enfin, la troisième approche est esthétique: elle vise à étudier la construction de la figure, son effet sur le lecteur, et sa valeur ajoutée par rapport à la figure canonique du Méchant. Elle s'attache aussi à définir l'esthétique du mal associée à la figure du couple machiavélique. / The figure of the Machiavellian couple, which appears in Shakespeare, Laclos, Barbey d’Aurevilly, Henry James, James M. Cain, among others, is studied through a three-fold approach. The first one is a structural one and aims at identifying the basic elements of the figure and its scenario. This approach confirms the existence of two matrix, one based on the couple of Macbeth and the other on the pair of libertines of Laclos’ novel Les Liaisons dangereuses. The second approach is interpretative and underlines the biblical basis of the figure of the Machiavellian couple in its Shakespearean version, which is a rewriting of the Fall of Adam and Eve while the couple of Laclos signals the deterioration of romantic relationships in a courtly meaning. The third approach deals with aesthetics and aims at studying the forms and poetics of the figure and its effect on the reader as well as its added value in relation to the “Canon figure” of the Villain. This third approach deals also with the aesthetics of Evil linked to the figure of the Machiavellian couple.