Natalie Zemon Davis (born November 8, 1928) is a Canadian and American historian of the early modern period. She is currently an Adjunct Professor of History and Anthropology and Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto in Canada. Her work originally focused on France, but has since broadened to include other parts of Europe, North America, and the Caribbean. For example, her book, Trickster Travels (2006), views Italy, Spain, Morocco and other parts of North Africa and West Af...
Listening to the Languages of the People
Listening to the Languages of the People
Synopsis
Natalie Zemon Davis explores the diverse ways people communicated and understood each other across social and cultural divides in early modern Europe. This collection of essays delves into the nuances of language, gesture, and storytelling among different communities, from peasants to artisans. Davis illuminates how these 'languages of the people' shaped social interactions, power dynamics, and historical memory.
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Listening to the Languages of the PeopleUnknown, 2022
200 pages
Central European University PressLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9789633865934
