Rameau's Nephew and Other Works

by Denis Diderot, Jacques Barzun (Translator), Ralph H. Bowen (Introduction)

Overview

This anthology features unabridged translations of Diderot's best work as a literary artist, including those writings that embody his most original and influential ideas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780872204874
Publisher:	Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	03/01/2001
Edition description:	REPRINT
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jacques Barzun is Professor Emeritus of History, Columbia University.

Ralph H. Bowen is Professor Emeritus of History, Northern Illinois University

Editorial Reviews

Enthusiasts of Diderot and students of the Enlightenment will take pleasure in this group of new translations of several short works from his later career carried out by two senior scholars of history, Barzun (emeritus, Columbia U.) and Bowen (emeritus, Northern Illinois U.). Barzun translates , Bowen translates and five more short works; they provide a preface for each. There is an introduction but no index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

It's the best edition and the best translation available, one of Jacques Barzun's most outstanding gifts to teachers. Bravo! --William R. Everdell, St. Ann's School

From the Publisher