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Entretiens sur le "neveu de Rameau" by Michèle Duchet & Michel Launay, Préface de Jean Fabre, Rare Book

Entretiens sur le “neveu de Rameau” by Michèle Duchet & Michel Launay, Préface de Jean Fabre, Rare Book

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Condition: Pen marks on few pages. Binding is not perfect but it holds all pages together.

Format: Paperback
Printed: France
Language: French
Reprinted: 1967

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Entretiens sur le “neveu de Rameau” by Michèle Duchet and Michel Launay is an illuminating and insightful exploration of one of the most famous works of 18th-century French literature: Denis Diderot’s “Le Neveu de Rameau” (“Rameau’s Nephew”). This book is a collection of interviews with the two authors, who are both experts on Diderot and his work.

The “Neveu de Rameau” is a fictional dialogue between the narrator and Rameau’s nephew, a cynical and opportunistic character who is obsessed with money and status. Through their conversation, Diderot explores the corruption and hypocrisy of 18th-century French society, and the complex nature of human identity.

Duchet and Launay offer a fascinating analysis of the themes and ideas in the “Neveu de Rameau,” exploring the historical and cultural context in which it was written, as well as its literary and philosophical influences. They also delve into the structure and language of the text, examining Diderot’s use of irony, satire, and humor to make his points.

What makes this book so compelling is the way in which Duchet and Launay engage with each other, challenging and expanding on each other’s ideas in a way that is both lively and intellectually stimulating. Their conversations are always insightful and thought-provoking, and their deep knowledge of Diderot and his work is evident on every page.

Entretiens sur le “neveu de Rameau” is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, philosophy, or cultural history. It offers a rich and nuanced exploration of one of the most important works of the Enlightenment, and is a testament to the enduring relevance of Diderot’s ideas.

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