“The great attraction of fashion is that it diverted attention from the insoluble problems of beauty and provided an easy way -- which money could buy... to a simply stated, easily reproduced ideal of beauty, however temporary that ideal.”
Quote by Theodore Zeldin
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A History of French Passions 1848-1945: Intellect, Taste, and Anxiety
The volume delves into the cultural and historical context of France during a period marked by significant political and social changes, examining the intellectual and artistic trends, as well as the emotional undercurrents that shaped the nation. more
