Reinvention of obscenity, the: sex, lies, and tabloids in early modern france
Auteur :
DeJean, Joan
Éditeur :
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN :
9780226141404
Date de publication :
2 juin 2002
Dimensions :
2,3 x 1,6 x 0,2 cm
Poids :
425 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The concept of obscenity is an ancient one. But as Joan deJean suggests, its modern form, the same that today's politicians decry, was invented in 17th century France. This work also casts a fresh light on the mythical link between sexual impropriety and all things French.