Le second enfer d'Etienne Dolet by Etienne Dolet
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"Le second enfer d'Etienne Dolet" by Etienne Dolet is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the life and trials of the noted scholar Etienne Dolet, exploring his persecution for the sake of intellectual freedom in the 16th century, specifically highlighting his unjust imprisonment and execution. The narrative captures his thoughts on justice, knowledge, and faith, while providing biographical insights into his contributions to literature and philosophy.
At the start of the work, the author establishes the context for Dolet's plight, lamenting the harsh realities faced by intellectuals in his time. It introduces Dolet as a multifaceted character—a scholar who passionately advocated for the freedom of thought and expression, yet suffered gravely for his beliefs. The opening portion reveals the background of his imprisonment, his philosophical musings on mortality, and his correspondence with influential figures, emphasizing a profound sense of injustice and resilience against the forces that sought to silence him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dolet, Etienne, 1509-1546 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Le second enfer d'Etienne Dolet Suivi de sa traduction des deux dialogues platoniciens l'Axiochus et l'Hipparchus; notice bio-bibliographique par un bibliophile |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Dialogues |
| Subject | French poetry -- 16th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65275 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65275-7 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 451 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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