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“Henry Mantel's novel, A Place of Greater Safety, the hero is this guy, Camille Demoulin. But he had already written, he'd published a declaration of the rights of the accuser.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: French Revolution and radicalism
For: Readers interested in historical fiction and the French Revolution.
Key quote: “He's the hero of Hilary Mantel's novel, A Place of Greater Safety.”
The host mentions Hilary Mantel's novel 'A Place of Greater Safety' to highlight the historical figures involved in the French Revolution, particularly Camille Desmoulins. This reference serves to illustrate the radical populist movements of the time and their impact on the monarchy.
“The young man standing on a table, shouting at the crowd, is familiar to people who've read Hilary Mantel's book, A Place of Greater Safety, because he's really the hero of that book.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: French Revolution events
For: Readers interested in historical fiction and the French Revolution.
Key quote: “he's really the hero of that book.”
The host mentions 'A Place of Greater Safety' to highlight the character Camille Desmoulins, who plays a significant role during the events surrounding the French Revolution. This reference serves to illustrate the fervor and chaos of the time as Desmoulins rallies the crowd after Necker's dismissal.