Du rôle des coups de bâton dans les relations sociales et, en particulier, dans…
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"Du rôle des coups de bâton dans les relations sociales et, en particulier, dans l'histoire littéraire" by Victor Fournel is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the social dynamics and consequences of physical punishment, particularly the metaphorical and literal use of the 'stick' in the relationships between authors and their patrons or audiences throughout history. Fournel examines how these power dynamics were reflected in the treatment of
writers, highlighting their struggle for respect and autonomy against various societal forces. The opening of this work sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the historical context of writers in 17th century France, particularly focusing on their often humiliating positions as dependents of the nobility. Fournel introduces readers to the harsh realities faced by these writers, including physical chastisement for perceived slights or failures, as well as the lack of dignity and respect accorded to them within a society that often derided their profession. He begins to outline specific anecdotal instances of writers being disciplined, drawing a vivid picture of the precariousness of their social standing and the societal conventions that allowed such treatment. Overall, this introduction promises a critical reflection on the historical treatment of literary figures and the implications for their legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fournel, Victor, 1829-1894 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16007730 |
| Title | Du rôle des coups de bâton dans les relations sociales et, en particulier, dans l'histoire littéraire |
| Original Publication | Paris: A. Delahays, 1858. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Authors, French |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72091 |
| Release Date | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 335 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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