Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A Very Good+ first edition/first printing with rubbing to the edges, housed in a price-clipped alike dust-jacket that has scuffing to the surfaces and some rear soiling.

The life and work of Denis Diderot is a fascinating story of a brilliant thinker who fought against social and religious orthodoxy, yet also struggled with his own sexual orientation. In The Embattled Philosopher, Lester G. Crocker tells the story of Diderot's tumultuous life, from his early days as a provincial clerk in Languedoc to his career as a writer and thinker in Paris. Crocker provides a colorful and insightful account of Diderot's work, including his seminal contributions to philosophy, literature, and the arts. Crocker's book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of French thought, and in the life and struggles of one of the most important figures of the Enlightenment.; 8vo; 420 pages.