The Indiscreet Jewels
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The Indiscreet Jewels is the first novel by Denis Diderot, published anonymously in 1748. It is an allegory that portrays Louis XV as Mangogul, Sultan of Congo, who owns a magic ring that makes women'
Bijoux Indicrets
Denis Diderot
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Denis Diderot was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer, best known for serving as co-founder, chief editor, and contributor to the Encyclopédie along with Jean le Rond d'Alembert. He was a pro
The Indiscreet Jewels
…The Indiscreet Jewels (or The Indiscreet Toys, or The Talking Jewels; French: Les Bijoux indiscrets) is the first novel by Denis Diderot, published anonymously in 1748. It is an allegory that portrays Louis XV as Mangogul, Sultan of Congo, who owns a magic ring that makes women's vaginas…
Portrait of Denis Diderot by Louis-Michel van Loo, 1767
N° 9 de la place dans le centre ville de Langres: in the background on the right side is Diderot's birthplace
Statue of Denis Diderot in the city of Langres, his birthplace
Title page of the Encyclopédie