“Gratitude is a burden, and every burden is made to be shaken off.”
Quote by Denis Diderot
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Rameau's Nephew: A Translation from Diderot's Autographic Text
This book is a translation of a philosophical dialogue by Denis Diderot, originally published in 1769. The dialogue explores themes of aesthetics, morality, and the nature of genius through the interactions between the young man and his uncle. more
Author
Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer who played a pivotal role in the Enlightenment. He is best known for his work on the Encyclopédie, which aimed to compile all the knowledge of the time into a single work. more
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