Les Bijoux Indiscrets, Or, The Indiscreet Toys - Diderot, Denis
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A sharp spark in the dim light of Paris, and a whispered invitation into a world where desire travels with wit as its compass. Les Bijoux Indiscrets opens a door to a libertine novella that surpasses mere shock, offering a sly, sophisticated map of pleasure, power, and performance. This edition reveals Diderot's eighteenth century satire in full vitality: a playful meditation on masquerade and desire, where sexual politics in literature challenges censorship and indulgence with a clever, humane intelligence. It's more than a story; it is a facet of early modern france stitched into a broader…mehr

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A sharp spark in the dim light of Paris, and a whispered invitation into a world where desire travels with wit as its compass. Les Bijoux Indiscrets opens a door to a libertine novella that surpasses mere shock, offering a sly, sophisticated map of pleasure, power, and performance. This edition reveals Diderot's eighteenth century satire in full vitality: a playful meditation on masquerade and desire, where sexual politics in literature challenges censorship and indulgence with a clever, humane intelligence. It's more than a story; it is a facet of early modern france stitched into a broader libertine fiction anthology, a touchstone for readers who relish satire that knows its own social theatre. Alpha Editions honours the work's literary and historical significance with care, restoring textures, cadence and humour for today's francophone readers and classic literature lovers alike. The result is a book that feels both intimate and monumental: a cultural treasure that speaks to Paris in the eighteenth century while resonating with contemporary questions about liberty, art and human impulse. It is a work that invites casual readers and collectors of classic literature to encounter a rare treasure, long out of print, and to cherish its enduring wit and insight. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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Denis Diderot, a central figure of the Enlightenment and a luminary in literary and philosophical circles, is best remembered for his role as chief editor of the Encyclopédie and his prolific contributions to literature, art criticism, and philosophy. Born on October 5, 1713, in Langres, France, Diderot was a polymath who helped shape modern European thought. Influenced by the works of John Locke and Isaac Newton, he developed a critical approach that advocated for empirical knowledge and questioned established traditions. Diderot's literary prowess was initially recognized with the publication of 'Les Bijoux Indiscrets' in 1748, a satirical novel that employed the fantastical device of a magic ring to explore the interplay of power, sexuality, and virtue in a humorous and provocative manner. This work is emblematic of Diderot's radicalism and willingness to confront the moral and social norms of his time. As an ardent proponent of freedom of thought, much of Diderot's writing, including his renowned novels and plays, reflect his commitment to exploring the complexities of human nature and society. His writings extend beyond fictional narratives to include essays on dramatic theory, art criticism, and philosophical discourses that reveal his keen intellect and engagement with the intellectual currents of the Enlightenment. Despite facing censorship and imprisonment for his ideas, Diderot relentlessly pursued knowledge, making indispensable contributions to Western intellectual history before his death on July 31, 1784.