Littérature et ritualité

"Littérature et ritualité" is a comprehensive study that explores the principles and conditions of literature from the perspective of ritual. This work, which received the Emmanuel Vossaert Prize from the Royal Academy of French Language and Literature of Belgium, offers an in-depth analysis of the interactions between literary creation and ritualized practices. The author, Myriam Watthée-Delmotte, examines how writers initiate a dialogue with unknown readers through their works and create a shared "we" within the recurring ritual of reading. It becomes clear that literature can be understood not only as an art form but also as a medium that addresses cultural identities and emotional resonances. The analysis spans modern French literature from the 19th century to the present, highlighting how both secular and religious rituals are integrated into literary texts to shape and structure interpersonal communication.