A classic work of the European Enlightenment--and one of the most
popular, if scandalous, in its day--the Persian Letters captures,
in an engaging epistolary format, the transformational spirit of
the era. Amid an ongoing tale rife with sex, violence, and wit, the
work addresses a diverse range of topics from human nature and the
origins of society, to the nature and role of religious belief, the
role of women, statecraft, justice, morality, and human identity.
With skill and artistry, Raymond MacKenzie's stunning new
translation accurately reflects the mood and character of the work.
In his richly conceived Introduction, MacKenzie seamlessly weaves
together an overview of the period with details of Montesquieu's
life, including the influences that inspired the Persian Letters ,
the character and power of the book, and its reception. This
edition also includes a Calendar of the Persian Letters , a
Bibliography of Works in English, and a Bibliography of Works in
French. Related texts provide insight into the legacy of the
Persian Letters . They include selections from works by George
Lyttelton, Voltaire, Oliver Goldsmith, and Maria Edgeworth.
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