Montesquieu
Persian Letters (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192806352
- author:
- Montesquieu
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 1.78 x 12.7 centimetres
- Genre:
- Classic Fiction (Pre C 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Published in 2008, Persian Letters is a witty and inventive satire that explores fundamental questions about human nature, society, power, and religion. Through the fictional correspondence of two Persian travelers, Usbek and Rica, Baron de Montesquieu examines the manners and flirtations of polite society.
This pioneering epistolary novel combines elements of travel literature and philosophy, offering a unique perspective on the structures of power and the hypocrisy of religion. The book features an engaging introductory essay and explanatory notes to provide context and clarify the text.
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