The Persian Letters of Montesquieu

The Persian Letters of Montesquieu is a literary work by the French philosopher and writer Montesquieu. The book is written in the form of letters exchanged between two Persian travelers, Usbek and Rica, who visit Paris in the early 18th century. The letters are a satire on French society and politics, as seen through the eyes of these outsiders.Through their observations and interactions with various characters, Usbek and Rica comment on the social and cultural differences between Persia and France. They also critique the French monarchy, the Catholic Church, and the Enlightenment philosophers of the time.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the experiences of Usbek and Rica in Paris, while the second part consists of letters sent from Usbek's harem in Persia. The harem letters provide a glimpse into the daily life and customs of Persian society, as well as the challenges faced by women in that culture.Overall, The Persian Letters of Montesquieu is a thought-provoking work that explores themes of cultural relativism, political satire, and gender roles. It is considered a classic of French literature and an important contribution to the Enlightenment movement.This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.