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/Henri Gervex

Rolla

In 1833, Alfred de Musset published his poem Rolla. It tells the story of Jacques Rolla, a thoroughly debauched Parisian libertine, who, “of viciousness and sin […] wore the crown.” He had no skills, no talent at business or art; he lived in luxury and made no attempts to restrain...

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Sex in History

/Henri Gervex

Rolla

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