Abstract
The article examines the intersection of sex and gender in L’Histoire de la Marquise-Marquis de Banneville. While not strictly a fairy tale, it aligns with other “queer” experiments in the genre, particularly concerning gender fluidity and adaptability. Although it appears to present three instances of cross-dressing, Marquise-Marquis actually portrays non-heteronormative identities that do not fully conform to traditional notions of “gender deviation.” In doing so, the text underscores the fairy-tale backdrop’s capacity to probe novel identities and the relevance of gender performance today. This analysis highlights how Marquise-Marquis bridges the past and present in the exploration of sex and gender, making it a relevant text to understand queerness today.
Recommended Citation
a Marca, Pablo. "Cloaked in Queerness: Challenging Gender Identities in L’Histoire de la Marquise-Marquis de Banneville." Marvels & Tales 39.1 (2025). Web. <https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/marvels/vol39/iss1/10>.
