- Paperback: 228 pages
- Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press (Jan 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0271014326
- ISBN-13: 978-0271014326
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 1.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,471,848 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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′Interesting and sophisticated ... her book is truly original. Restif de la Bretonne, the ′Rousseau du ruisseau′, would have cherished these pages which introduce us to a side of popular Parisian life that we hardly knew.′ The Times Literary Supplement
′Farge is an eloquent, almost poetic, writer who makes a compelling case ... Farge′s primary impulse is not to devise world historical schemata, but to retrieve and redeem the voices of the forgotten. This rare empathy has produced a work that is both devlishly clever and deeply moving.′ Joel M. Rainey, Harvard College
′Subversive Words is a fascinating study of Parisian society during the reign of Louis XV ... Subversive Words is of interest and value to anyone concerned with the power of language, particularly in terms of its capacity for subversion and construction of alternative realities. The volume also offers an excellent overview of the effects of enlightenment thought on ideas of kingship, monarchy, and the role of the individual in society.′ Jennifer Smith, University of Western Australia
′Farge′s discussion is certainly conducted in an accessible fashion, and illuminated by a series of compelling case–studies. The translation is accurate and readable. Subservive Words adds a further dimension to the rich but complex picture of pre–revolutionary Paris that has emerged over the past decade.′ British Journal for eighteenth–century Studies --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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This important and original book addresses the nature of public opinion, the relation between rulers and ruled, and the role of popular rumours in eighteenth century France. Arlette Farge draws on chronicles, newspapers, memoirs, police records and newsheets to show that ordinary Parisians had definite opinions on what was happening in their city.
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