An eight-page paper looking at this seventeenth century novel by Marie de La Fayette.
Bibliography lists seven sources.
The main character and quite likely the first true 'anti-hero' of modern literature, Bardamu, serves as Celine's mouthpiece in descriptions of war and his travels. No additional sources cited. The writer examines the differences between positive old history and new history and briefly outlines strengths and weaknesses of both. No other additional sources cited. A 5 page letter to French philosopher and feminist Simone De Beauvoir on the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of her controversial book, 'The Second Sex,' specifically addressing its continued relevance along with ideas which are no longer applicable in a world of birth control, legalized abortion and the relaxing of social taboos.