Les Bijoux Indiscrets, Or, the Indiscreet Toys (Illustrated Edition)
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| Author | : Denis Diderot |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2017-08-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1406885142 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781406885149 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Les Bijoux Indiscrets, Or, the Indiscreet Toys (Illustrated Edition) by : Denis Diderot
Book excerpt: Diderot (1713-84) was a French philosopher, art critic and writer and a prominent figure during the Enlightenment who is best-known as co-founder, chief editor and contributor to the Encyclopede, published in France between 1751-72. This, his first novel published anonymously in 1748, is an allegory portraying Louis XV as a Sultan of the Congo who owns a magic ring that makes women's genitals ("discreet jewels") talk to reveal their past amorous experiences. Interspersed with the bawdy tales are several digressions into philosophy, music and literature.
