Memoirs of a Nun (La Religieuse) by Denis Diderot, completed around 1780 and published posthumously in 1796, is a philosophical and epistolary novel inspired by true events. The story originated from letters imagined by Diderot and his friends to help their companion, the Marquise de Croismare, rescue a nun from a convent where she was confined. Through these letters, Diderot crafted a compelling narrative exploring the nun’s struggle for freedom, the constraints of religious life, and social injustice. Based on the real case of Marguerite Delamarre of the Royal Longchamp Convent, the novel is both a gripping tale and a profound critique of institutional authority and human morality.
| Genre & Theme | A powerful philosophical and social critique, told through a poignant story. |
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| ISBN | 9786006182704 |
| Number of Pages | 450 |
| Persian Title | کتاب راهبه اثر دنی دیدرو |
| Writing Style | Introspective, emotionally intense, and philosophically rich. |
| Weight | 500.000 g |
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| Product Type | Realist Fiction |
| Condition | New |
| Language | Persian |
| Origin | France |
| Genre | Epistolary fiction, Historical Fiction, Philosophical Fiction |
| Format | Hardcover |
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