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cnyreader's review against another edition
2.0
Review of Rameau's Nephew:
This short novel is a conversation between Rameau's nephew and his friend, known simply as "myself". It's philosophical and moral in nature, with music mixed in. Rameau's nephew asserts that he wants all the best things by doing the least amount of actual work, and doesn't feel he's doing anything wrong nor compromising himself to do so. "Myself" takes the opposing view, that material things aren't the pinnacle to be attained, and being a person of moral character and good reputation is more important.
Rameau's Nephew was not published during Diderot's lifetime. He names several politicians, artists, actors, and well-known personages of the time, and it is thought he didn't publish because he didn't want to embarrass them (or himself?). I didn't enjoy reading it, but it's mercifully short.
Food: a raw oyster. I do not enjoy raw oysters, but at least the experience is over quickly.
This short novel is a conversation between Rameau's nephew and his friend, known simply as "myself". It's philosophical and moral in nature, with music mixed in. Rameau's nephew asserts that he wants all the best things by doing the least amount of actual work, and doesn't feel he's doing anything wrong nor compromising himself to do so. "Myself" takes the opposing view, that material things aren't the pinnacle to be attained, and being a person of moral character and good reputation is more important.
Rameau's Nephew was not published during Diderot's lifetime. He names several politicians, artists, actors, and well-known personages of the time, and it is thought he didn't publish because he didn't want to embarrass them (or himself?). I didn't enjoy reading it, but it's mercifully short.
Food: a raw oyster. I do not enjoy raw oysters, but at least the experience is over quickly.
jonasd's review against another edition
4.0
Extremely modern thoughts for being 250 years old. Made me feel like we're living through a dark age if these thoughts still give the impression of being current
nicholasbobbitt1997's review
2.0
This is a strange little pair of writings. As it stands, I don't think I like it, but that could well be the translation.
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