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Quote by Denis Diderot

“Poetry must have something in it that is barbaric, vast and wild.”

Quote by Denis Diderot

Book:Selected Writings

Work

Selected Writings

This compilation brings together a diverse range of written works, showcasing the author's expertise and thoughtfulness across different subjects and styles. more

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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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