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The Gods Are Athirst
Anatole France · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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Lemma.
To get round or gain influence over someone through calculated approaches. The speculators hope to secure Marat’s goodwill through vanity and social flattery, not because they believe him ready to take a straightforward bribe. The English “get round” preserves this indirect method.
Places to read
- Chapter VII, paragraph 30Frenchcirconvenir Marat: Get round Marat. They are planning for his supposed future power.
- Chapter VII, paragraph 31Frenchle gagner par des flatteries: Win him through flattery. The next paragraph specifies the proposed means.