9780243935277 - Lettres Inédites de Buffon, J.-J. Rousseau, Voltaire, Piron, de Lalande, Larcher, Et Autres Personnages Célèbres, Adressées à l'Académie de Dijon: ... Fac Simile de... (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an assemblage of letters penned in the 18th century by important figures in the arts and sciences to the Academy of Dijon, one of France's most respected learned societies. These letters offer a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and social climate of the Enlightenment, a period known for the birth of new ideas and the pursuit of knowledge. The correspondents, which include literary giants like Voltaire, Rousseau, and Buffon, engage in lively debates on contemporary issues such as the role of the arts and sciences in society, the nature of human progress, and the pursuit of truth. The letters reveal the personal relationships, rivalries, and shared passions of the era's most brilliant minds, providing valuable insights into the development of modern thought and the enduring legacy of the Enlightenment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.