French Literature Reviews - 2026

Serial readers
Other Literary Studies

Edited by Stéphane Rolet, Sarah Hatchuel, Ariane Hudelet, Claire Cornillon, and Éric Maigret, the "Sérial" series from the Presses universitaires François Rabelais explores manifestations of serial phenomena in all their forms (literary, cinematic, historical, sociological, and artistic) without exception. We previously welcomed Laure Depretto's essay, The Newsroom de Sorkin. Ou Don Quichotte journaliste. Among the recent publications, we should highlight Perdre pied. Le principe d'incertitude dans les séries by Marta Boni, of which you can read a few pages on the publisher's website..., as well as Un Moyen Âge en clair-obscur. Le médiévalisme dans les séries télévisées by Justine Breton, with excerpts also available online....

The Sérial series, published by the Presses universitaires François Rabelais and edited by Stéphane Rolet, Sarah Hatchuel, Ariane Hudelet, Claire Cornillon, and Éric Maigret, examines serial phenomena across literary, cinematic, historical, sociological, and artistic forms. This scholarly collection encompasses diverse cultural expressions, reflecting contemporary interest in how narratives and media operate through sequential installments. Previous and recent volumes in the series highlight various manifestations of seriality, engaging with both traditional and modern cultural frameworks.

Among the recent publications highlighted by the series are Marta Boni's essay on the principle of uncertainty in television series and Justine Breton's work examining medievalism in television. These contributions illustrate the breadth of the collection, which investigates how serialized works function across different media and historical periods. Readers interested in contemporary media studies and cultural criticism may find these contributions relevant to their inquiries.