In the Roman de Renart, tricks of language and the language of tricks make up the two main aspects of a sole plan of transgression and perversion of the rules : the rules of writing and speach, as well as ethical and social rules. Despite the apparent gratuitousness of subject, satire and parody of the period, Renart heavily criticizes power and its Systems of representation. At the beginning of the 13th century, the consolidated power of royalty departs from its mythical image. By removing the lion, the fox accedes to the throne. - [Abstract]

Language: French

DOI: 10.3406/ccmed.1993.2564