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Author:
Prange, Peter, 1955-
Title:
The philosopher's kiss : a novel / Peter Prange ; [translated from the German by Steven T. Murray].
Edition:
1st Atria Books ed.
Publisher:
Atria Books,
Copyright Date:
2011
Description:
419 p. ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Philosophers--France--Fiction.
Diderot, Denis,--1713-1784--Fiction.
Volland, Sophie,--1716-1784--Fiction.
France--Intellectual life--18th century--Fiction.
Paris (France)--History--18th century--Fiction.
Paris (France)--Social life and customs--18th century--Fiction.
Historial fiction.
Other Authors:
Murray, Steven T.
Other Titles:
Philosophin. English
Notes:
Originally published in German as Die philosophin in 2003.
Summary:
In 1747 Paris, Sophie falls in love with married philosopher Denis Diderot, who is collaborating with authors to create an encyclopedia of all human knowledge, a project that threatens to undermine both the monarchy and the church--as well as Sophie's right to freedom, love, and happiness.
ISBN:
1439167486 (alk. paper)
9781439167489 (alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)646113000
LCCN:
2010035521
Locations:
KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)
XBPE737 -- Lied Public Library - Clarinda (Clarinda)
MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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