Les Provinciales: Ou Les Lettres Écrites Par Louis De Montalte... [French]

By Blaise Pascal

Les Provinciales, also known as 'Lettres crites par Louis de Montalte un provincial de ses amis, ' is a seminal work of French literature by Blaise Pascal. Published in 1656-1657, this series of eighteen letters sharply critiques the moral theology of the Jesuits and defends the Jansenist theological position. Written with wit, irony, and rhetorical skill, Les Provinciales had a profound impact on the religious and intellectual landscape of 17th-century France. Pascal's elegant prose and incisive arguments continue to be admired, making Les Provinciales a lasting contribution to philosophical and theological discourse.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1272440265
• ISBN13: 9781272440268
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"