Which of the following is the ‘Bibliotheque Bleue’?

see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

An author

Low price books

Monuments

None of these

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

CBSE

Detailed Solution

Bibliothèque Bleue were Low price books. It was a type of ephemera and popular literature published in Early Modern France, analogous to the English chapbook and the German Volksbuch. These were low-cost, compact books printed in France. These were printed on low-quality paper and had cheap blue covers. The National Library of France, situated in Paris, is the country's national library. It has substantial historical holdings and is the official depository for all French publications. The Bibliotheque Bleue literary genre drew readers from many walks of life in France and became well-known. The subject matter of these writings was first limited to local ephemera, but it quickly expanded to neighbouring cities and areas, earning widespread popularity.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity