Turning the gaze towards the monstrous: Alternative visions of humanity in the works of Virginie Despentes, Julia Ducournau and Paul B. Preciado
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ThesisThesis type
Doctor of PhilosophyAuthor/s
Smith-Davies, BeaudiceaAbstract
This thesis examines the work of three contemporary Francophone artists: Virginie Despentes, Julia Ducournau, and Paul B. Preciado. It uses the monster of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein as a model to analyse the monsters in the texts and films of these three artists. It argues for an all encompassing and universal monstrosity, which transcends binary oppositions and speaks to the whole of humanity.This thesis examines the work of three contemporary Francophone artists: Virginie Despentes, Julia Ducournau, and Paul B. Preciado. It uses the monster of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein as a model to analyse the monsters in the texts and films of these three artists. It argues for an all encompassing and universal monstrosity, which transcends binary oppositions and speaks to the whole of humanity.
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2026Rights statement
The author retains copyright of this thesis. It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. It must not be used for any other purposes and may not be transmitted or shared with others without prior permission.Faculty/School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Languages and CulturesDepartment, Discipline or Centre
Discipline of French and Francophone StudiesAwarding institution
The University of SydneyShare