Figury odmieńców w literaturze francuskiej i frankofońskiej od średniowiecza do XXI wieku

This anthology presents a rich variety of French and Francophone literary works, traversing the timeline from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. It includes translations of short stories, excerpts from novels, letters, journal entries, and travel narratives, all highlighting diverse types of outsiders. These characters, whether drawn from fiction or reality, showcase religious, ethnic, sexual, and social diversities often exacerbated by illness or lifestyle differences. Some authors, themselves embodying different forms of otherness, find their voices through literature, while others lend theirs to illuminate the theme of exclusion. This collection provides readers with an opportunity to engage with voices typically muted within mainstream discourse, while also offering insights into how discourse actively constructs the notion of otherness.