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Meisjes in Parijs die geen vermogen hadden en niet van goede komaf waren moesten al op jeugdige leeftijd zelf de kost verdienen. Ze gingen uit huis, op kamers en beoefenden vaak eerzame beroepen als hoedenmaakster, naaister en coupeuse. Deze meisjes werden grisettes genoemd. Maar wat doe je als de inkomsten aan de lage kant zijn en je charmes alleen al vanwege de jeugdige leeftijd in volle bloei staan? De inkomsten uit het handwerk aanvullen met behulp van jeugd en schoonheid. Aan de hand van dit voorbeeld schetst Louis Sebastien Mercier in zijn boek ' Niemand ontbijt meer met een glas wijn' op een sublieme manier de positie van de vrouw in het Parijs van rond 1780. Vele andere zaken komen aan de orde.Melkvrouwen, de schoenlapper, azijnvrouwen, hij tovert ons een Parijs voor dat op die manier niet meer bestaat of misschien toch wel. Mercier weet op een ongeevenaarde manier de sfeer van Parijs weer te geven, zijn geuren en kleuren, een beeld dat van alle tijden is. Sla bij het eerstvolgende bezoek aan Parijs de reisgidsen over, lees het boek van Mercier en zwerf gewoon wat rond. Na een paar dagen heb je Parijs niet alleen gezien maar ook gevoeld. En natuurlijk ontbijten met een glas wijn. Al is het maar een keer.BESPREKING:De haringvrouwen van de Hallen, de verkoopsters van verse vis, al die robuuste vrouwen drinken 's ochtends hun koffie met melk, net zogoed als de markiezin en de hertogin. De deskundigen moeten maar uitmaken welke uitwerking deze drank uiteindelijk op de constituties heeft. Ik zie in Parijs niemand meer ontbijten met een glas wijn.' Dit is slechts een van de talloze observaties van Louis Sébastien Mercier die hij publiceerde in de twaalf delen van Tableau de Paris, verschenen tussen 1781 en 1788- Mercier werd er wereldberoemd mee, dat wil zeggen in heel Europa. Hij bracht dan ook iets nieuws: een beschrijving in 1050 op zichzelf staande hoofdstukken van het dagelijks leven in Parijs, de hoofdstad van de wereld. Daarbij komen de meest uiteenlopende onderwerpen aan de orde: buurrijtuigen, wandelstokken en openbare toiletten, ambtenaren, lichte vrouwen en schoenlappers, inentingen, politievonnissen en goede manieren. En passant portretteert Mercier diverse tijdgenoten, van schrijvers als Diderot, Rousseau en de Crébillons tot en met de architect Ledoux, de actrice Marie-Joséphine Laguerre en de kleine Parijse burgerman Blunet (de Hercules van Parijs). Mercier kan met recht de eerste columnist worden genoemd. Beurtelings geschokt en geamuseerd, nu eens ironisch of raillerend, dan weer vermanend, steeds op zoek naar de illustratieve anekdote heeft Mercier een uiterst boeiende, welhaast documentaire schildering van zijn tijd - het prerevolutionaire Parijs - nagelaten en vooral, zoals deze royaal toegelichte selectie van Willem Derks laat zien, een geestig commentaar op de menselijke komedie, die van alle tijden is. Louis Sébastien Mercier (1740-1814) was in zijn tijd een bekend schrijver die vrijwel alle genres beoefende. Zijn roem werd definitief gevestigd door de publicatie van Tableau de Paris. Hoewel hij zelf in de vergetelheid raakte, bleven bloemlezingen uit Tableau de Paris (tot in deze eeuw en in Japan toe) verschijnen.

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Length 223 Pages
Language Nl
Imprint De Arbeiderspers
Released January 1, 1999
Identifier (ISBN) 53920499
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Anthony Brown
Anthony Brown June 06, 2025
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
Betty King
Betty King April 05, 2024
"Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Lisa Sanchez
Lisa Sanchez April 24, 2025
"I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars."
George Green
George Green January 01, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Linda Mitchell
Linda Mitchell November 27, 2024
"I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading."
Carol Diaz
Carol Diaz May 14, 2025
"A decent, if standard, experience. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Suitable if your reading queue is empty."
Cynthia Nelson
Cynthia Nelson April 04, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem."
Sarah Baker
Sarah Baker January 31, 2025
"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
Anthony Miller
Anthony Miller August 06, 2025
"An acceptable diversion. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes."
Daniel Brown
Daniel Brown April 28, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem."
Thomas Wright
Thomas Wright October 27, 2025
"Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Amanda Jones
Amanda Jones March 11, 2025
"Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A solid 4 stars from me."
Sandra Smith
Sandra Smith September 03, 2025
"Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers."
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