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The Persian Letters Of Montesquieu

The Persian Letters Of Montesquieu

Montesquieu
Davidson, John

Hardcover

PhilosophyLiterary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164505874
ISBN13: 9781164505877
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Persian Letters of Montesquieu is a collection of fictional letters written by the French philosopher, Montesquieu. The letters are written in the form of correspondence between two Persian travelers, Usbek and Rica, who are visiting France in the early 18th century. Through their observations and experiences, they provide a satirical commentary on French society and culture, as well as on the Enlightenment ideas of reason and progress.The letters cover a wide range of topics, including religion, politics, gender roles, and morality. Usbek and Rica encounter a variety of characters, from the aristocracy to the lower classes, and offer their perspectives on the social hierarchy and power dynamics of French society. They also provide insights into the French legal system, the role of women, and the nature of love and marriage.The Persian Letters is considered a masterpiece of French literature and an important work of the Enlightenment. It is renowned for its wit, humor, and sharp criticism of French society, and has been translated into numerous languages. The book continues to be studied and admired for its insights into the cultural and intellectual climate of 18th century France, and its relevance to contemporary issues of politics and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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