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The book's title is derived from its most famous chapter which describes and interprets an unusual source detailing the "massacre" of cats by apprentice printers living and working on Rue Saint-Séverin in Paris during the late 1730s.
- Robert Darnton
- 1984
Learn about the macabre story of a group of printing apprentices who tortured and killed all the cats they could find in Paris in the 1730s. The article explores the cultural and social context of this bizarre episode and its historical significance.
A collection of book reviews and announcements related to eighteenth-century culture, literature, and history. The term \"the great cat massacre\" appears in one of the reviews, but not in the main text of the journal.
Books. The Great Cat Massacre: And Other Episodes in French Cultural History. Robert Darnton. Basic Books, May 12, 2009 - History - 320 pages. The landmark history of France and French...
In the late 1730s, the life of Nicholas Contat—like most printers’ apprentices in Paris—was exceedingly difficult. In a memoir, Contat explains that he and his friend Léveillé were fed rancid cat food and struggled to sleep at night amid the shrieks of howling alley cats.
As an unusual and seemingly senseless act, the Great Cat Massacre raises questions about the relationship between humans and animals, societal beliefs, and the complex dynamics of medieval life. In this article, we delve into the details of this perplexing event, attempting to unveil the motivations, significance, and potential symbolism behind ...
20 de abr. de 2021 · Updated: Apr 20, 2024 9:24 AM EDT. Detail from William Hogarth’s First Stage of Cruelty. Public domain. Protesting Working Conditions. The so-called cat massacre in Paris is an early example of a workers’ protest over the condition of their labour. Some historians see it as a precursor to the French Revolution.
