The corpus brings together both canonical and lesser-known works that exemplify the conventions of literature de consommation, including formulaic plot structures, recurring character types, and an accessible linguistic register. Many of the texts originally appeared in periodicals, feuilletons, or inexpensive book formats, contributing to their rapid dissemination.

The aim of compiling this corpus is to facilitate the study of stylistic tendencies, lexical patterns, and translation challenges associated with nineteenth-century popular fiction. It provides a representative sample for analyzing narrative strategies, intertextual elements, and the linguistic markers that distinguish popular literature from more elite literary production of the same era.