| Title | : | Rameau's Nephew |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Denis Diderot |
| Release | : | 1805-09-25 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Philosophy, Books, Nonfiction |
| Size | : | 404847 |
| The famous imaginary philosophical conversation taking place in the café de la Regence, where Moi ("Me"), a narrator-like persona (often mistakenly supposed to stand for Diderot himself), describes for the reader a recent encounter he's had with the character Lui ("Him"), referring to — yet not literally meaning — Jean-François Rameau, the nephew of the famous composer, who's engaged him in an intricate battle of wits, self-reflexivity, allegory and allusion. Recurring themes in the discussion include the Querelle des Bouffons (the French/Italian opera battle), education of children, the nature of genius and money. The often rambling conversation pokes fun at numerous prominent figures of the time. |
