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Public and Private Life of Animals
Edouard Lemoine, George Sand, Jules Janin, Charles Nodier, Bernard, P., P.-J. Stahl, Honoré de Balzac, J. J. Grandville
1977·312 pages
This satirical anthology features anthropomorphic animals in tales that parody 19th-century French society, politics, and daily life through witty narratives and social critique.
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This satirical anthology features anthropomorphic animals in tales that parody 19th-century French society, politics, and daily life through witty narratives and social critique.
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Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux est un recueil d'articles, nouvelles et contes satiriques paru en livraison de 1840 à 18421, puis en livre illustré en deux volumes de 1841 à 1842 avec le sous-titre Études de mœurs contemporaines. Édité par Pierre-Jules Hetzel avec la collaboration d'écrivains célèbres, notamment P.-J. Stahl (pseudonyme de Pierre-Jules Hetzel), Honoré de Balzac, Charles Nodier, George Sand, Émile de La Bédollière, Gustave Droz, Jules Janin, Paul de Musset. Cha...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor romantic themes in satirical animal love stories, no explicit scenes.
Violence & gore
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Brief satirical depictions of animal conflicts or trials mirroring human violence.
Profanity
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No profanity present.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central satirical commentary on 19th-century French politics, society, and culture.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor satirical portrayals of animal imprisonment and hardships as social critique.
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