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The book features a fictional dialogue between two men, allowing Diderot to critique opponents of the Enlightenment while navigating the risks of censorship. Drawing from his past experiences with political imprisonment, he skillfully constructs the narrative to express his views without attracting backlash. This approach highlights the tension between enlightenment ideals and societal norms of the 18th century.
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Rameau's Nephew, Denis Diderot
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Rameau's Nephew
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Denis Diderot
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 1912475308
- ISBN13
- 9781912475308
- Description
- The book features a fictional dialogue between two men, allowing Diderot to critique opponents of the Enlightenment while navigating the risks of censorship. Drawing from his past experiences with political imprisonment, he skillfully constructs the narrative to express his views without attracting backlash. This approach highlights the tension between enlightenment ideals and societal norms of the 18th century.