Paru le 19/12/2013 | Broché IX-373 pages
Public motivé
The exchange of ideas between nations during the Enlightenment was greatly facilitated by cultural ventures, commercial enterprise and scientific collaboration. But how were they exchanged ? What were the effects of these exchanges on the idea or artefact being transferred ?
Focussing on contact between England, France and Ireland, a team of specialists explores the translation, appropriation and circulation of cultural products and scientific ideas during the Enlightenment. Through analysis of literary and artistic works, periodicals and official writings contributors innover :
By exploring both broad areas of cultural activity and precise examples of cultural transfer, contributors to Intellectual journeys reveal the range and complexity of intellectual exchange and its role in the formation of a truly transnational Enlightenment.
Lise Andries is Research directoral the CELLF 17e-18e siècles, CNRS-Université de Paris IV-Sorbonne.
Frédéric Ogée is Professor of English Studies at the Université Paris-Diderot (Paris 7).
John Dunkley is Emeritus Professoral the School of Languages and Literatures, University of Aberdeen.
Darach Sanfey is Lecturer in French studies at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick.