

Discover L'absinthe au féminin by Marie-Claude Delahaye, a captivating book on the relationship between women and absinthe, both fascinating and destructive. Between emancipation and decadence, the Green Fairy has marked women's history, from workers to prostitutes. This book explores this world blending mystery, literature, and society. An essential read for those passionate about history, spirits, and culture.
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TheAbsinthe, mythical and controversial beverage, has always maintained a strong connection with the Femininity. "In" Absinthe in the feminine, , Marie-Claude Delahaye, a great specialist in the subject, explores this complex relationship, both mystical, social, and historical.
There could be no association more romantic and mysterious than that of the Woman and the Absinthe. Represented sometimes as a Green Fairy, a symbol of creativity and emancipation, sometimes as a green witch, hastening the decline, this beverage left an indelible mark in the history of women.
At the end of the 19th century, theAbsinthe becomes a sign of modernity and of freedom for many women, especially those in search ofindependence. However, she is also perceived as a pernicious alcohol, leading some of them towards the forfeiture and the Prostitution.
The Writers and artists of the time have continuously associated theAbsinthe women, sometimes by idealizing them, sometimes by demonizing them. This duality runs through the entire Literature and popular culture, making this drink a true myth.
With a richly documented text, Absinthe in the feminine plunges the reader into a universe where history, culture and spirits blend. This book is a true immersion into a time when theAbsinthe reigned supreme over the cafes,cabarets and artistic spirits.
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