Description |
1 online resource (xxxv, 139 pages) : illustrations. |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Series |
Oxford world's classics
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Oxford world's classics (Oxford University Press)
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Note |
Translated from the French. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages xxvii-xxx). |
Summary |
In Diderot's brilliant and witty dialogue two acquaintances discuss art, music, education and society. A key work of the French Enlightenment, in this sparkling new translation it is paired with Diderot's First Satire, providing context for Rameau's Nephew, the 'second satire'. - ;'unless you know everything, you really know nothing'. Diderot's brilliant and witty dialogue begins with a chance encounter in a Paris caf--eacute--; between two acquaintances. Their talk ranges broadly across art, music, education, and the contemporary scene, as the nephew of composer Rameau, amoral and bohemian, a. |
Contents |
Cover -- Contents -- Introduction -- Note on the Text -- Select Bibliography -- A Chronology of Denis Diderot -- RAMEAU'S NEPHEW -- FIRST SATIRE -- Appendix: Goethe on Rameau's Nephew -- Explanatory Notes -- Glossary of Names -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- J -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- V. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Language |
Translated from the French. |
Subject |
French prose literature -- 18th century -- Translations into English.
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French prose literature. |
Chronological Term |
18th century |
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Satire, French -- 18th century -- Translations into English.
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Satire, French. |
Chronological Term |
1700 - 1799 |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Translations.
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Fiction.
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Fiction.
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Added Author |
Mauldon, Margaret.
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Cronk, Nicholas.
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Diderot, Denis, 1713-1784.
Satire première. English.
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Added Title |
Neveu de Rameau. English https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2006026648
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Rameau's nephew ; and, First satire |
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First satire.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Diderot, Denis, 1713-1784. Neveu de Rameau. English. Rameau's nephew. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006 (DLC) 2006011792 |
ISBN |
9780191517327 (electronic book) |
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0191517321 (electronic book) |
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0192805916 (alkaline paper) |
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9780192805911 (alkaline paper) |
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