In this book, Karin Ueltschi explores red hair as far more than a simple color: it is a powerful symbol, shaped by history, fascination, and ambiguity. From Antiquity to the present day, she traces the representations of red hair in myths, literature, art, and beliefs, revealing a color that has been both admired, rejected, and a source of inspiration. Through this rich and subtle study, the author uncovers the complex symbolism of red hair, somewhere between light, mystery, and passion.
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\n\n\n\nUeltschi explore la rousseur comme bien plus qu’une simple couleur : un symbole puissant, chargé d’histoire, de fascination et d’ambivalence. De l’Antiquité à nos jours, elle retrace les représentations du roux dans les mythes, la littérature, l’art et les croyances, révélant une couleur tour à tour admirée, rejetée et source d’inspiration.
Karin Ueltschi est professeur de langue et de littérature du Moyen Âge à l’Université de Reims.