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Literary Olfactology (THE POLITICS OF SMELL) with Ally Louks

Ologies with Alie Ward

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The Nuances of Smell: Language and Historical Context

This chapter explores the nuanced vocabulary related to smell, highlighting the differences between terms like 'scent' and 'odor'. It also reflects on historical and contemporary societal attitudes towards body odor, citing a relevant incident in tennis to illustrate these ongoing perceptions.

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