Why does La Barbe Bleue end with two morals—and what does that have to do with the Querelle des Anciens et des Modernes? In my upcoming February talk, I will explore how Perrault’s paired moralités function as emblematic riddles. #EarlyModern #FairyTales @uofgsmc.bsky.social

New on La Chambre Bleue — a teaser for Project 2 is live! Dive into the first glimpse of my latest research exploring Perrault's material construction of Eve. www.jenniferdavistaylor.com/post/constru... #EarlyModern #FrenchCulture

The 17th-century domestic interior wasn’t just decorative—it was ideological. A container for elegant conversations negotiated between bodies, art forms, and space. In early modern France, it spoke volumes without ever raising its voice. Blog: www.jenniferdavistaylor.com/post/the-roo...

Why did Perrault frame his fairy tales with a wise old woman telling stories by the fire? Because in 17th-c. France, women’s French was thought closer to the language of angels—it was unspoiled by the dross of Latin required in formal schooling. #DesigningWomen #FairyTales #Perrault #BlueSkyBooks