Rythmes de la lecture publique aux festivals littéraires francophones
Rhythms of public reading at French-speaking literary festivals

Author(s): Andra NICA
Subject(s): Theory of Literature, Sociology of Literature
Published by: Editura Junimea
Keywords: rhythms; literature; public reading; francophone literary festivals;
Summary/Abstract: Reading aloud shares certain characteristics with theatre, such as breathing techniques, the play on emotions or stage posture, but it differs mainly from the latter by the art of the reader to prepare the text of an intention, according to a literary analysis. As opposed to the solo musician, the reader chooses pieces of literature that he works on like a sound study: his lively reading gives voice to all the nuances of meaning and rhythm of the text to offer the public the most accurate literary interpretation possible. The reader's job is to tame the books and ensure that, without costume or set, listeners see images as they read. The long and precise work of this reading is directly linked to diction, tone, rhythm and breathing. Listening to reading for pleasure, to learn, to let the music of the language take precedence over the meaning of the words is a source of richness and enchantment. The tone of the readers can sensitize the public, making it possible to appeal to the memory, to activate the memories, but also the imagination.

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