Lettres à Mademoiselle de Volland by Denis Diderot
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"Lettres à Mademoiselle de Volland" by Denis Diderot is a collection of letters written in the mid-18th century. This correspondence primarily reflects Diderot's deep affection and philosophical reflections directed towards Sophie Volland, a woman who played a significant role in his emotional life. The letters reveal themes of love, friendship, and the complexities of personal relationships against the backdrop of Diderot's intellectual pursuits and the Enlightenment ideals of the time. The opening
of the work sets the stage for an intimate and philosophical exploration of Diderot's relationship with Sophie Volland. The initial letters convey Diderot's thoughts on art, nature, and the contrasts between beauty and melancholy, expressed during a visit to Marly. He shares poignant reflections on their friendship, the emotional resonance they find in one another, and the struggles they face in a society that often looks down upon their expressions of affection and philosophical discourse. As he sets forth his emotional landscape, the letters promise a rich tapestry of ideas and sentiments that will further develop throughout the correspondence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Diderot, Denis, 1713-1784 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lettres à Mademoiselle de Volland |
| Credits | Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bobliothèque nationale de France.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Authors, French -- 18th century -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Diderot, Denis, 1713-1784 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Volland, Sophie, 1716-1784 -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50605 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50605-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 4, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 716 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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