De la anécdota al relato: La petite maison en la narrativa libertina

Abstract

After the death of Louis XIV the petite maison developed into a space dedicated to love and intimacy. Built in secluded spots, the petites maisons served as secret meeting places for lovers as well as for gastronomic and sensual gatherings arranged by certain libertines such as the duke of Richelieu. This licentious atmosphere soon became a focal point of gossip and stories welcome by the writers of the time and used in their libertine narrative. A representative example of this narrative is approached in this article.