The book is a detailed thematic and formal analysis of the Magazine Littéraire. Its purpose is to connect French literature with the theory of journalism. It focuses on the history and tradition of literary magazines in France and the historical evolution of Magazine Littéraire. The dissertation summarizes how the magazine changed, both in the writing of its articles and in its style, how the paper was printed, whether it was already a magazine full of photos and images in its early days, and what types of articles were added or deleted. Then there is an analysis of the overall structure of the magazine, as well as its different parts, content, purpose and function.