French Literature Reviews - 2026
Y. Le Gall, La Discorde et l’Harmonie, la Justice et le Prince
History, Politics and Society
La Discorde et l’Harmonie, la Justice et le Prince
Yvon Le Gall
Paris, Classiques Garnier, coll. Esprit des Lois, Esprit des Lettres, 2021
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EAN : 9782406087083
1057 pages
59 €
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DESCRIPTION
This essay contributes to the cultural history of justice and power, drawing primarily on the French example from the 15th century to the present day. It relies on a diverse range of literary, legal, political, and artistic sources, spanning from painting to music.
The study of justice as a cultural construct has long occupied a place in French intellectual history, bridging political theory and aesthetic representation. This approach situates the evolution of judicial authority within the broader context of how power has been staged and legitimized through various cultural media over several centuries.
The La Discorde et l’Harmonie, la Justice et le Prince by Yvon Le Gall draws on a range of literary, legal, political, and artistic sources, including painting and music, to examine the French example from the 15th century to the present day. Readers interested in the history of political thought and cultural studies may find this exploration of power dynamics relevant.