French Literature Reviews - 2026
B. Masson, Mettre en ondes. La fiction radiophonique
Theatre and Performance
Blandine Masson
Mettre en ondes. La fiction radiophonique
Actes Sud
ISBN : 978-2-330-13630-7
224 p.
18.00 €
OVERVIEW
In this innovative essay, Blandine Masson explores the art of sound design in radio drama and traces the history of audio production.
Radio drama represents a distinct intersection of literature, performance, and sound technology, developing a rich tradition since the early days of public broadcasting. The medium relies entirely on acoustic elements—spoken voices, music, and sound effects—to evoke narrative worlds and character psychology without visual cues. Practitioners and theorists in this domain have long examined how acoustic choices shape listener engagement and transform written texts into auditory experiences. This historical and artistic lineage forms the broader background against which contemporary audio production and radio fiction are studied and produced.
Readers interested in the history of audio production and radio drama may find this volume relevant. Blandine Masson explores the art of sound design in radio drama and traces the history of audio production. The text considers how audio techniques have developed over time within the broader landscape of media arts, offering an overview of these creative practices and examining the elements that constitute fictional creation for the ear.