The Foul and the Fragrant: Odor and the French Social Imagination
by Alain Corbin
Alain Corbin’s The Foul and the Fragrant examines odor as part of the French social imagination. By placing the foul and the fragrant at the center of its inquiry, this historical and cultural study offers a thoughtful perspective on how scent can carry social meaning.
About This Book
The Foul and the Fragrant by Alain Corbin examines the relationship between odor and the French social imagination.
Focusing on the meanings attached to the foul and the fragrant, the book presents scent as a subject of cultural interest.
Its title points to an exploration of how perceptions of smell connect with society, history, and collective imagination.
This edition is presented as a used book in good condition.
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