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The Hour of Absinthe: A Cultural History of France's Most Notorious Drink
A Cultural History of France's Most Notorious Drink
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Nina Studer's "The Hour of Absinthe" delves into the cultural history of this infamous spirit, tracing its journey from a popular drink to a symbol of decadence and danger.
The book explores the complex relationship between absinthe, empire, and the creation of modern folklore.
It examines how the drink's mystique and moralizing arose from its association with France's colonial ambitions and the anxieties surrounding its consumption by soldiers and settlers.
Studer's work reveals how absinthe's popularity soared in the late 19th century before its eventual ban in 1915, highlighting its transformation from a celebrated beverage to a feared substance linked to degeneration and violence.
The book explores the complex relationship between absinthe, empire, and the creation of modern folklore.
It examines how the drink's mystique and moralizing arose from its association with France's colonial ambitions and the anxieties surrounding its consumption by soldiers and settlers.
Studer's work reveals how absinthe's popularity soared in the late 19th century before its eventual ban in 1915, highlighting its transformation from a celebrated beverage to a feared substance linked to degeneration and violence.
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Nina Studer
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