Trofimenko T. M. Man of science in the French literature of the end of XIXth century (Based on the Villiers de L’isle-Adam’s novel «Claire Lenoir»)

French literature of the XIXth century produces contrasting types of people of science, reflecting different points of view on scientific progress. The article deals with the work of the French writer Villiers de l’Isle-Adam in the context of the confrontation of various aesthetic and literary trends at the second half of the XIXth century in France. Being a strong opponent of the positivist approach to the humanitarian aspects of knowledge, Villiers creates a satirical image of a scientist- positivist who tries to look into the Infinity «through the keyhole».

Key words: science, scientific progress, a man of science, positivism, irony.

Reference to article:

Trofimenko T. M. Man of science in the French literature of the end of XIXth century (Based on the Villiers de L’isle-Adam’s novel «Claire Lenoir») // Ivanovo State University Bulletin. Series «The Humanities». 2019. No.1. P. 9-13.