The Thesis
My intent in this thesis project has been to apply computational methods of authorship attribution to the Histoire de la Marquise-Marquis de Banneville. This approach not only aims to clarify the authorship debate but also seeks to contribute to the broader discourse surrounding gender, collaboration, and the role of personal narrative in fairy tales and literary works of the late Seventeenth century. By grounding this analysis in quantitative evidence, I hope to offer a new perspective on the text, illuminating the possibilities of who may have authored the tale while underscoring the intricate history that has shaped the current understanding of it. Ultimately, this research endeavor will not only shed light on the complexities of the Histoire but also enrich the understanding of its place in the canon of fairy tales and its lasting significance in literary queer history.
About me
Amanda Robin HEMMONS
Robin has worked in a shop dealing in antiquarian books, created assembly instructions and repairs in a warehouse, and as a procurement specialist for Microsoft. Her first degree was in visual arts, but it is her interest in combining the technical and digital with books that has led her to the Rare Books and Digital Humanities masters in Besançon, France.
Credits
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