
Fragile Lives
Violence, Power and Solidarity in Eighteenth-century Paris
Arlette Farge(Author)
Polity Press
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 24. June 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
250 pages
978-0-7456-1243-0 (ISBN)
Description
The lives of ordinary Parisians in the eighteenth-century are the topic of this vivid and important study.
Through the experiences of men, women and children, Arlette Farge traces the solidarities and conflicts which arose between men and women, rich and poor, masters and servants, neighbours and colleagues. The author deals with three arenas of conflict and solidarity: the home, the workplace and the street.
By examining these interwoven lives, Farge is able to challenge our conventional perception of everyday experience in the eighteenth century, of the aspirations of women both within the family and as abandoned mistresses, of the behaviour of the crowd as active and passive participants in street violence, and of the workshop as the arena for social conflicts. The author vividly describes a society, in the process of mutation, which was gradually reconstructing a new set of values.
Through the experiences of men, women and children, Arlette Farge traces the solidarities and conflicts which arose between men and women, rich and poor, masters and servants, neighbours and colleagues. The author deals with three arenas of conflict and solidarity: the home, the workplace and the street.
By examining these interwoven lives, Farge is able to challenge our conventional perception of everyday experience in the eighteenth century, of the aspirations of women both within the family and as abandoned mistresses, of the behaviour of the crowd as active and passive participants in street violence, and of the workshop as the arena for social conflicts. The author vividly describes a society, in the process of mutation, which was gradually reconstructing a new set of values.
Reviews / Votes
'In this enthralling book, Arlette Farge has taken upon herself to paint a picture of a poor Parisian Quartier solely on the basis of police files ... her microcosm is full of human warmth, fun and tragedy.' Literary Review 'This is a vivid, thought-provoking book. The manner in which it skilfully mixes broad interpretation with colourful vignette offers a model that others might follow.' Journal of Historical GeographyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 200 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7456-1243-0 (9780745612430)
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Person
Arlette Farge is the co-author of The Rules of Rebellion (Polity Press, 1991).
Content
Part I: Feelings and Metamorphoses:. 1. Space and Ways of Life.
2. Girls for the Marrying.
3."Seduced and Abandoned.".
4. Concerning Parents and Children.
5. Undesirable Alliances and Times of Disruption.
Part II: Work and its Margins:.
6. In the Workshop.
7. At the Workshop Door.
Part III: The Crowds:.
8. The Crowds Invited.
9. The Crowds Amongst Themselves.
10. The Crowds Upset.
Notes.
Bibliography.
2. Girls for the Marrying.
3."Seduced and Abandoned.".
4. Concerning Parents and Children.
5. Undesirable Alliances and Times of Disruption.
Part II: Work and its Margins:.
6. In the Workshop.
7. At the Workshop Door.
Part III: The Crowds:.
8. The Crowds Invited.
9. The Crowds Amongst Themselves.
10. The Crowds Upset.
Notes.
Bibliography.