Lettres persanes, tome II by baron de Charles de Secondat Montesquieu

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Author Montesquieu, Charles de Secondat, baron de, 1689-1755
Annotator Lefèvre, André, 1834-1904
Title Lettres persanes, tome II
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Summary "Lettres Persanes, tome II" by Montesquieu is a philosophical novel written in the early 18th century. This work is a satirical correspondence that examines social, political, and cultural issues through the eyes of its main characters, Usbek and Rica, who are Persian travelers observing and commenting on French society. The letters underscore themes of freedom, honor, and the differences between Eastern and Western cultures. At the start of the book, we find Usbek, stationed in Paris, reflecting on the societal norms and political landscape of France as compared to that of Persia. He comments on the nature of freedom and equality in Paris, where social status is less defined by noble birth and more by one’s abilities and attributes, contrasting it with the rigid hierarchy of Persia. Usbek expresses his admiration for the freedom associated with glory in France and discusses the dynamics of power, honor, and societal expectations, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of cultural critique throughout the letters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Epistolary fiction
Subject East and West -- Fiction
Subject Iranians -- Europe -- Fiction
Subject Europe -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 33856
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