Persian Letters (Penguin Classics) [Paperback] Charles-Louis de Secondat Montesquieu and C. J. Betts

Description

Paperback cover has some wear, creases, fading and tears. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of Montesquieu’s “Persian Letters” offers a unique window into the 18th-century French Enlightenment. Published anonymously in 1721, this satirical novel masqueraded as a correspondence between two Persian travelers and their friends, allowing Montesquieu to critique various aspects of French society through an outsider’s perspective. With its witty observations on religion, politics, and social customs, the work played a pivotal role in shaping the ideas that fueled the French Revolution. Despite its age and modest exterior, this Penguin Classics edition preserves a literary gem that continues to captivate readers with its sharp insights and enduring relevance. Collectors will appreciate owning a physical embodiment of Montesquieu’s influential voice, which paved the way for the philosophical discourse that defined an era.