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Novelist up before a court of honour. The summoning of M Victor Margueritte, before
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Novelist up before a court of honour. The summoning of M Victor Margueritte, before
Novelist up before a court of honour.
The summoning of M Victor Margueritte, before a committee of inquiry at the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, has caused an immense sensation in France. The charge is apparently that in a novel he has traduced French Society and offended public morals.
23 December 1922
Marguerittes novel La Gar?onne (1922) was considered so shocking it caused the author to lose his L?gion d honneur
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The summoning of M Victor Margueritte, a renowned novelist, before a committee of inquiry at the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour has sent shockwaves throughout France. This print captures the gravity and intensity surrounding this unprecedented event that took place on 23rd December 1922. At the heart of this controversy lies Margueritte's novel, La Garçonne (1922), which has been deemed so scandalous that it resulted in him losing his prestigious Légion d'honneur. The charge against him alleges that through his work, he has defamed French Society and offended public morals. In this monochrome portrait, we witness Margueritte standing before the court with an air of defiance mixed with apprehension. As an esteemed author, writer, dramatist, and playwright in Europe during the early 20th century, his literary prowess is undeniable. However, it appears that his bold exploration into societal taboos has come at a great cost. This photograph from TopFoto encapsulates not only an individual's struggle for artistic freedom but also raises questions about censorship and societal norms during a time when provocative literature was met with fierce resistance. It serves as a poignant reminder of how art can challenge conventions and ignite passionate debates within society. As we delve into history through images like these, we are reminded to reflect upon our own values and appreciate those who dared to push boundaries in pursuit of creative expression.
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