14.10.2019
A Kiss Sent By Mail: The Expression of Passion in „Julie”, ou „La Nouvelle Héloïse”
In 1837, Victor Hugo wrote to his friend, Juliette Drouet, “A letter is a kiss sent by mail.” Hugo’s brief phrase captures the essence of the rich tradition of epistolary novels in France. Although referring to real letters as opposed to novels, Hugo’s definition underscores the expressive powers of letters to convey through language a […]



