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“Simon Sharma writes at the end of his chapter on this. Poets of romantic weather forecasting like William Wordsworth continued to describe the revolution as a very cyclonic disturbance.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: French Revolution analysis
For: History enthusiasts and students of the French Revolution
Key quote: “Poets of romantic weather forecasting like William Wordsworth continued to describe the revolution as a very cyclonic disturbance.”
The host mentions Simon Sharma to emphasize the ongoing turmoil and complexity of the French Revolution, highlighting the contrast between the perceived end of the revolution and the underlying tensions. Sharma's insights provide a poetic yet critical perspective on the chaotic nature of this historical period.
“In Simon Sharma's words, the spy whore. He says that's the, I mean, we're jumping ahead, but that's the image that people later have of her.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: French Revolution narratives
For: Historians and those interested in French history
Key quote: “Historians like Simon Sharma and Robert Danton have written brilliant books about how the French Revolution is a sort of hall of mirrors or a hall of narratives, I suppose.”
The host mentions Simon Sharma to highlight the complexity of narratives surrounding the French Revolution and figures like Marie Antoinette. Sharma's work is referenced as a significant contribution to understanding how these narratives shape public perception and historical interpretation.