The philosopher's kiss
Subtitle: a novel
By: Peter Prange ; translated by Steve Murray
Contributors: Murray, Steven T.
Edition: 1st Atria Books ed.
Publisher: Atria Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 419
ISBN-13: 9781439167489
Subjects: Philosophers; Intellectual life; History; Fiction; Social life and customs
Work titles: Philosophin
Description: 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.
Notes: Originally published in German as Die Philosophin in 2003.