De la littérature avant toute chose: gestion des cultures littéraires

Abstract

This paper aims to reflect on literature and on the value of literary cultures beyond their cultural scope, looking outside the purely academic context. Literary heritage can be of inestimable value for countries, communities, writers and readers. This article intends to take an attentive look at three European examples of the management of literary cultures: the Fundacao Eca de Queiroz (Portugal), the Archives & Musee de la Litterature (Belgium) and the City of Literature Trust (Scotland). With a strategic management of resources and with regard to sustainable development principles, literary cultures can in fact become major forces in the economic, social and cultural development of a city, a region or a country. Keywords: Literary Cultures, Strategic management, Fundacao Eca de Queiroz, Archives & Musee de la Litterature, City of Literature Trust