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Christel Sniter, « Famous Women’s Glory: Metamorphosis and Disparities in Public Statues in Paris since 1870 », Sociétés & Représentations, ID : 10670/1.aa053e...
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Statues of famous women erected in Paris from 1870 up to now define a specific concept of feminine glory as opposed to the public celebration of Great men. From a study of the said concept through the gender perspective and within the history of commemorations in the 20th century, emerges a typology in four models: Joan of Arc, the upright warrior; Edith Cavell, the outstanding martyr; tamer women of letters and artists; and finally Dalida, exemplifying the starification of fame.
