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The Great Cat Massacre and Other Episodes in French Cultural HistoryRobert Darnton
The Great Cat Massacre and Other Episodes in French Cultural History
- First published1984
- TraditionSuperstitions
- Shelf138 books
A celebrated collection of essays in cultural history, including the title essay on Parisian printing apprentices who staged a mock trial and execution of cats in the 1730s. Darnton uses the episode to explore popular symbolism, including the association of cats with witchcraft.
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