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Denis Diderot

1713–1784

1 series 8 books in order 7 standalone books

Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer of the Age of Enlightenment, best known as co-founder, chief editor, and contributor to the Encyclopedie alongside Jean le Rond d'Alembert. He is credited in our catalog as the author of Le neveu de Rameau. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1713
Known for
The comedy of human life ... Scenes from Parisian life

Series by Denis Diderot

The comedy of human life ... Scenes from Parisian life

18 books in order · 1837–1838

Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Denis Diderot written?

We list 8 books by Denis Diderot across 1 series, published between 1749–1838 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Denis Diderot's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Princesse de Clèves.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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