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

Denis Diderot's masterpiece, Rameau's Nephew, in a new translation by Ian C. Johnston, is a thought-provoking and satirical exploration of Enlightenment era France. Written in the form of a dialogue, the book delves into the themes of morality, ambition, and societal norms through the witty conversations between the narrator and Rameau's nephew. Diderot's use of irony and contradiction makes for a...