Ideological and Artistic Originality of French Children’s Literature of 19th Century: E. d’Hervilly “Adventures of a Prehistoric Boy”

The article deals with the theme of formation children’s literature in 19th century France. relevance study is due to constant interest both researchers and a wide range readers as source reflection socio-cultural characteristics particular society. story little-known French romantic writer Ernest d’Hervilli “The Adventures Prehistoric Boy”, which has not previously become object special analysis, examined. author reveals pronounced ideological originality story, its compositional artistic features. nusualness reference late Paleolithic era emphasized. believes that main character one first examples primitive hero. It argued thanks 19 th century, prehistoric past human, society psychology maturation teenager certain period history appears. shown at level, taking into account adventurous register, draws attention pages mankind and, various means verbal expression, creates realistic picture life, nature life Cro-Magnons.