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“Linguet published a book called Memoirs of the Bastille, describing it as a gothic nightmare and a living tomb.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Conditions in the Bastille
For: Readers interested in historical narratives and the French Revolution
Key quote: “He published a book called Memoirs of the Bastille.”
The host discusses the contrasting perceptions of the Bastille, highlighting how it was portrayed as a horrific prison by writers like Linguet. This leads to a mention of Linguet's book, 'Memoirs of the Bastille', which contributed to the gothic narrative surrounding the prison's reputation.