The "Select Bibliography" section lists a comprehensive array of scholarly works that explore the themes and aesthetics of modernity, particularly focusing on the works of Charles Baudelaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The bibliography includes books, articles, and edited volumes that delve into various aspects of their writings, such as their influence on art, literature, and philosophy. Key authors and works are cited, providing a rich resource for further study on the Grotesque, the influence of the 18th and 19th centuries, and the broader context of modernity in France. Notable works by Baudelaire, such as "Les Fleurs du mal" and "Le Spleen de Paris," are frequently referenced, along with critical analyses of Rousseau's political and philosophical ideas. The bibliography also includes studies on the Grotesque in art and literature, the role of caricature, and the interplay between literature and society in the 19th century.The "Select Bibliography" section lists a comprehensive array of scholarly works that explore the themes and aesthetics of modernity, particularly focusing on the works of Charles Baudelaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The bibliography includes books, articles, and edited volumes that delve into various aspects of their writings, such as their influence on art, literature, and philosophy. Key authors and works are cited, providing a rich resource for further study on the Grotesque, the influence of the 18th and 19th centuries, and the broader context of modernity in France. Notable works by Baudelaire, such as "Les Fleurs du mal" and "Le Spleen de Paris," are frequently referenced, along with critical analyses of Rousseau's political and philosophical ideas. The bibliography also includes studies on the Grotesque in art and literature, the role of caricature, and the interplay between literature and society in the 19th century.