Les bijoux indiscrets by Denis Diderot
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| Author | Diderot, Denis, 1713-1784 |
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| Title | Les bijoux indiscrets |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Indiscreet_Jewels Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Bijoux_indiscrets |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Les bijoux indiscrets" by Denis Diderot is a novel written in the mid-18th century. This work blends satire and fantastical elements, following the story of Mangogul, a king who uses a magical ring that makes the jewelry of women speak and reveal their intimate secrets. The narrative explores themes of desire, fidelity, and social critique through the lens of risqué and humorous encounters at the royal court. The opening of the novel establishes a whimsical yet thought-provoking premise: Mangogul is introduced as a young and curious king who, faced with ennui and a desire to uncover the secrets of his court, consults a genie. He receives an enchanted ring that compels women's jewelry to verbalize their hidden secrets. The initial chapters depict Mangogul's interactions with his mistress Mirzoza and his decision to test the ring's powers. As he begins to explore this new dynamic with the women around him, the potential consequences of revealing private matters through their jewelry loom large, setting the stage for comedic and potentially scandalous unfolding events. The early dialogue vividly illustrates the tension between desire and discretion, making it clear the story will be a merry yet sharp commentary on societal norms and personal relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Erotic stories |
| Subject | Louis XV, King of France, 1710-1774 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37491 |
| Release Date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 214 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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