The Legend of Gilles De Rais (1404-1440) in the Writings of Huysmans, Bataille, Plancon and Tournier (Studies in French Civilization, 29)

This work examines the literary representations of Gilles de Rais, serial-killer, devout Christian and Marechal de France. After briefly summarizing the historical outlines of Rais' life, it examines four literary encounters with Huysmans, Bataille, Planchon, and Tournier.