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Apr 19, 2024
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FREN 125 SC - The French Detective and Classic Crime Fiction
French mystery novels are steeped in crime, grime, and wine. And they abound in evocative detective figures. Some of these sleuths, such as Vidocq (1809), are felons turned policemen while others, such as Arsène Lupin (1905), are themselves masters of the caper. Maigret from the 1930s emerged as the compassionate lawman of the people, Nestor Burma from the 1950s as the ultimate hard-boiled private detective whereas Commissaire Adamsberg, from the 1990s, is the puzzle-solving dreamer. Through a selection of short stories, novel and graphic novels, TV and film, we will examine how French mystery novels explore and construct Gallic wit, personality, and social mores from the 1800s to today. Course is taught in French.
Prerequisite(s): FREN044 SC or equivalent required.
Course Credit: 1.0
Offered: Every three years
Please refer to the course schedule on the Scripps Portal for current course offerings and details.
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