Quelques aspect du pessimisme de Thomas Hardy : d'aprés «The return of the native», «The Mayor of Casterbridge», «Tess of the d’Ubervilles» et «Jude the obscure»
A discussion of Jane Austen's treatment of the conflict between reality and illusion, in «Northanger abbey», «Sense and sensibility», «Pride and prejudice» and «Emma» : how do the central characters eventuality attain self-enlightenment and a better understanding of others as well ?