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  • The Indiscreet Jewels

    by Denis Diderot ...
    "The Indiscreet Jewels" tells the story of a magical ring, owned by the sultan Mangogul, that has the power to make women's private parts speak. When the ring is placed near a woman's genitals, it causes them to speak candidly and reveal their innermost thoughts and desires. The novel explores themes of sexuality, desire, and the power dynamics between men and women.Through the ring's ability to ... Read more

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  • The Indiscreet Jewels

    by Denis Diderot ...
    Sultan Mangogul of Congo is bored of court life and suspects his mistress Mirzoza of infidelity. Happily for him, a genie presents him with a magical ring with unique properties. When the ring is rubbed and pointed at the genitals of any woman in the vicinity, the genitals ("discreet jewels") begin speaking of their past amorous experiences to the confusion and consternation of their owner. In the ... Read more

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  • Les Bijoux Indiscrets, or, The Indiscreet Toys

    An Erotic Satire of Power and Desire in 18th Century France

    by Denis Diderot ...
    In "Les Bijoux Indiscrets," Denis Diderot masterfully weaves a narrative that fuses Enlightenment philosophy with sensual exploration. This provocative work, blending fiction and philosophy, centers around a Sultan who possesses a pair of magical earrings that reveal the hidden thoughts and desires of women. Diderot's sharp wit and satirical style illuminate the societal norms and sexual mores of ... Read more

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  • Rameau's Nephew / D'alembert's Dream

    by Denis Diderot ...
    Translated by Leonard Tancock ...
    One of the key figures of the French Enlightenment, Denis Diderot was a passionate critic of conventional morality, society and religion. Among his greatest and most well-known works, these two dialogues are dazzling examples of his radical scientific and philosophical beliefs. In Rameau's Nephew, the eccentric and foolish nephew of the great composer Jean-Philippe Rameau meets Diderot by chance, ... Read more

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  • Jacques the Fatalist

    by Denis Diderot ...
    Translated by Michael Henry ...
    Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was among the greatest writers of the Enlightenment, and in Jacques the Fatalist he brilliantly challenged the artificialities of conventional French fiction of his age. Riding through France with his master, the servant Jacques appears to act as though he is truly free in a world of dizzying variety and unpredictability. Characters emerge and disappear as the pair travel ... Read more

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  • Rameau's Nephew (in a new translation by Ian C. Johnston)

    by Denis Diderot ...
    Translated by Ian C. Johnston ...
    This carefully crafted ebook: “Rameau's Nephew (in a new translation by Ian C. Johnston)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Rameau's Nephew, or the Second Satire is an imaginary philosophical conversation written by Denis Diderot. It was first published in 1805 in German translation by Goethe and Goethe’s translation was published in French as Le Neveu ... Read more

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  • The Nun

    by Denis Diderot ...
    In 1758 Diderot's friend the Marquis de Croismare became interested in the cause célèbre of a nun who was appealing to be allowed to leave a Paris convent. Less than a year later, in an affectionate attempt to trick his friend, Diderot created this masterpiece - a fictitious set of desperate and pleading letters to the Marquis from a teenage girl forced into the nunnery because she is illegitimate ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    600 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 18th Century

    by Beaumarchais, Beaumarchais, Nicolas de Chamfort, Nicolas de Chamfort, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Denis Diderot, Voltaire, Montesquieu ...
    Narrated by Brad Carty ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 36 min

    "600 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 18th Century" features the wit and wisdom of some of the greatest French writers ever,From Montesquieu and Voltaire to Denis Diderot and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, this carefully crafted collection is an entertaining, educational and enthralling insight into the finest minds of the 18th Century.Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement. ... Read more

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  • Rameau's Nephew (in a new translation by Ian C. Johnston)

    by Denis Diderot ...
    In "Rameau's Nephew," Denis Diderot crafts a provocative philosophical dialogue between two characters, exploring themes of morality, art, and the complexities of human nature. This literary gem, steeped in the Enlightenment tradition, utilizes a conversational style that deftly interweaves wit and satire, revealing the contradictions of the societal values of Diderot's time. Through the character ... Read more

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  • The Nun

    by Denis Diderot ...
    Translated by Russell Goulbourne ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    Diderot's The Nun (La Religieuse) is the seemingly true story of a young girl forced by her parents to enter a convent and take holy orders. A novel mingling mysticism, madness, sadistic cruelty and nascent sexuality, it gives a scathing insight into the effects of forced vocations and the unnatural life of the convent. This new translation includes Diderot's all-important prefatory material. - ; ... Read more

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  • Denis Diderot 'Rameau's Nephew' - 'Le Neveu de Rameau'

    A Multi-Media Bilingual Edition

    by Denis Diderot, Marian Hobson (Editor), Kate E. Tunstall (Translator), Caroline Warman (Translator), Pascal Duc (Music editor) ...
    Series Book 4 - Open Book Classics
    In a famous Parisian chess café, a down-and-out, HIM, accosts a former acquaintance, ME, who has made good, more or less. They talk about chess, about genius, about good and evil, about music, they gossip about the society in which they move, one of extreme inequality, of corruption, of envy, and about the circle of hangers-on in which the down-and-out abides. The down-and-out from time to time is ... Read more

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  • THE NUN - Diderot

    by Denis Diderot ...
    Series series Erotic Classics
    Denis Diderot (1713 — 1784) was a French philosopher and writer. Notable during the Enlightenment, he is known for being the co-founder, editor-in-chief, and contributor to the Encyclopédie, along with Jean le Rond d'Alembert. However, one of his most remarkable and provocative works was The Nun. In 1760, Denis Diderot and his friends wrote a series of letters to the Marquis de Croismare. The ... Read more

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