The Journalist in the French Fin-de-siècle Novel

The book explores the evolving relationship between literature and journalism during the French fin de siècle, highlighting how literary authors sought to differentiate their work from journalism amidst a booming press landscape. It examines the portrayal of journalists in novels, revealing a spectrum of perceptions from scurrilous to heroic. Through analyses of works by notable authors like Zola, Maupassant, and Verne, the author investigates the literary response to journalistic innovations, including the rise of crime reporting and publications targeting women.