Parodies and Perversions A Study of the Various Forms of Transgression in Maldoror (original) (raw)

This study delves into the complex theme of transgression within Isidore Ducasse's "Maldoror," published in 1869. By examining the interplay of sin, morality, and literary conventions, the essay highlights how Ducasse challenges traditional narrative structures and moral perceptions through various forms of transgression: content-based transgressions, translation as a form of distortion, and the subversion of narratological norms. The paper argues that these transgressions not only redefine the boundaries of literature but also force contemporary readers to engage with the text in a profound manner, illustrating its continued relevance in modern literary studies.