Montesquieu, Baron Charles De Secondat

Persian Letters

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ISBN 13:: 9781587316319
author:: Montesquieu, Baron Charles De Secondat
format:: HardBack
publisher:: St. Augustine's Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 360
Dimensions:: 21.84 x 14.22 x 3.3 centimetres
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics,
Condition:: New
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Persian Letters is a groundbreaking epistolary novel that explores the complexities of human nature through a series of letters. This new translation, aimed at being as literal as possible, brings Montesquieu's work to life in a way that is both faithful to the original and accessible to modern readers.

The book delves into a wide range of themes, including mastery and slavery, jealousy, philosophy, tyranny, self-deception, commerce, nature and convention, and human sexuality. Its fascination with the relationship between Islam and the West makes it a timely and thought-provoking read. The volume includes an introduction by Stuart D. Warner, as well as historical and literary notes to enhance your understanding of the text.

With its unique blend of philosophy, politics, and human psychology, Persian Letters offers readers the opportunity to engage with some of the most fundamental questions about human existence. This edition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human nature and the relationships between different cultures and ideologies.

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