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L'an Deux Mille Quatre Cent Quarante: Rêve S'il En Fût Jamais; Volume 2
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Letters & EssaysFrench History
ISBN13: 9781144271099
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 12 2010
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French
L'An Deux Mille Quatre Cent Quarante: Rêve S'il En Fût Jamais, by Louis-Sébastien Mercier, offers a fascinating glimpse into an imagined future society. This Volume 2 continues the exploration of a utopian France set in the year 2440. Mercier's work, originally published in 1771, is a blend of science fiction and political satire that critiques the social and political norms of 18th-century France.
Through a series of dreamlike visions and insightful essays, Mercier envisions a world transformed by reason and justice. Readers will find this book to be a thought-provoking reflection on the possibilities of societal reform and the enduring relevance of utopian ideals. A classic of French literature, this work remains relevant for its imaginative vision and its critical perspective on the human condition.
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