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“The writer who absolutely exemplifies this is the Marquis de Sade, who we did an episode on.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Marie Antoinette's reputation
For: Listeners interested in French history and literature
Key quote: “The writer who absolutely exemplifies this is the Marquis de Sade, who we did an episode on.”
The host discusses how the reputation of Marie Antoinette was shaped by scandalous stories that reflected the libertinism of the French court. The mention of the Marquis de Sade serves to illustrate the extreme and shocking nature of the narratives surrounding her, which were akin to the themes in his writings.