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The Utopian Mayeux: Henri de Saint-Simon meets the bossu a la mode
Canadian Journal of History (1998)
  • Elizabeth K. Mix, Butler University
Abstract
Focuses on the use of the cartoon character, Mayeux to illustrate the need for France to attain its socio-political ideals in the 19th century according to the social system proposed by political scientist Henri de Saint-Simon. Proof of Mayeux's popularity in his image's appearance in more than 300 lithographs; Design of the character to address a diverse 19th century public on several social levels.
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Keywords
  • Political Cartoons,
  • France - Politics and government,
  • Political Science,
  • Cartoon Characters
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Publication Date
August, 1998
Citation Information
Elizabeth K. Mix. "The Utopian Mayeux: Henri de Saint-Simon meets the bossu a la mode" Canadian Journal of History Vol. 33 Iss. 2 (1998)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/elizabeth_mix/4/