Alain Corbin
In a book whose erudition and originality had a dazzling impact on first publication in France and the UK, Alain Corbin has put the sense of smell on the historical map. It is a perfect companion to Patrick Suskind's bestseller Perfume.
History,Cultural,France,Nonfiction,Literature,18th Century,History,Microhistory,Sociology,Psychology,Literature,19th Century,Reference,Research
The Foul and the Fragrant: Odor and the French Social Imagination