<p>The purpose of this paper will be to examine Jean Cocteau's principle of Eoésie de théâtre, as expressed in his preface to les Mariés de la Tour Eiffel, and to perceive, through the chronological study of his dramatic works, the progressive modification of this principle which consistently retains its validity.</p> <p>I propose: in Towards a Definition to situate Cocteau in an atmosphere which sollicits a change in the form of theatre art; in Rejuvenation of the Classics by poésie de théâtre to study the techniques of conceptual presentation; in Poésie de théâtre at Maturity to show expressive formula imagery as a refinement of the original principle; in From Classical to Modern Myth to examine the import of poésie de théâtre in a contemporary theme; in Later Works to summarily discuss relevant works of lesser range; to evaluate, in the Conclusion, the importance of Cocteau's concept in the art of theatre.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>A detailed external and internal examination of La Princesse d'Elide and Les Amants magnifiques, considering the two plays as an integral and essential part of Moliere's work and attempting to rescue them from the oblivion into which they have so unjustly fallen.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>This study examines the attitude to war expressed L by Voltaire in his published works and correspondence up to 1755. Voltaire's statements on war are considered under three headings: war and religion, the question of aggression, and war in dramatic literature. In each case an attempt is made to discern an evolution in his attitude over the period of study.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>A discussion of the nature of self-interest and an analysis of how Moliere exploits this theme in the creation of his comic types.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>A discussion of Fatality, its origin in the theatre; its effect on French tragedians up to Racine and its portrayal in Racinian tragedy.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>Cette thèse présente une étude du thème de l'aliénation à travers l'oeuvre romanesque d'André Langevin.</p> <p>Les personnages de Langevin sont les victimes d'une aliénation qui affecte globalement leur comportement, tant sur le plan social que sur le plan religieux et affectif.</p> <p>Notre but est de montrer que l'éducation rigoureusement janséniste que ces personnages ont subie et qui leur a enseigné la haine de leur propre être, se trouve être à la base de leur aliénation, laquelle débouche sur la formation d'une personnalité schizoide.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>The purpose of this dissertation will be to examine the theatre of Paul Claudel from the viewpoint of voyage. To illustrate the theme of voyage, both its physical and spiritual significance will be discussed. In our presentation of Claudel's theatre and its expression upon the stage we look specifically at the following plays because of their particular value in terms of the theme of voyage: Le Soulier de Satin, Le Livre de Christohe Colomb, Partage de Midi, L'Annonce Faite à Marie, Tête D'Or, Jeanne D'Arc au Bûcher, and the Trilogy Plays: L'Otage, Le Pain Dur, Le Père Humilie.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>This is an analysis of various aspects of marital and family relationships represented in a selection of André Gide's principal prose works.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

<p>The aim of this study is to show the literary influences and sources of the supernatural vessels in the Vulgate Cycle with particular concentration on the two religiously oriented and complementary stories, Lestoire del Saint Graal and La Queste del Saint Graal. Among the influences found are fairy and oriental literature, and Greek and Roman mythology which appear to be as prominent as the Biblical material on which the works are based.</p> <p>In addition, based on the use of the supernatural vessel as a motif, an attempt has been made to determine whether the three stories of the Vulgate Cycle in which these vessels appear, La Mort le Roi Artu, the Estoire and the Queste, are due to a single author, independent authors, or an 'architect' with multiple authors. With reference particularly to the latter two, the evidence, based mostly on the common material of the Solomon's ship episode, seems to indicate that two authors of differing ability were responsible.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

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