Lettres Provinciales... [French]

By Blaise Pascal

Lettres Provinciales, written by Blaise Pascal in 1656-57, is a seminal work of French literature and philosophy. This series of eighteen letters, ostensibly written by a Parisian to a friend in the provinces, satirically critiques the theological and moral casuistry of the Jesuit order. Penned during the conflict between the Jansenists and the Jesuits within the Catholic Church, the Lettres skillfully employ wit and irony to expose what Pascal perceived as the Jesuits' lax moral reasoning.

The enduring appeal of Lettres Provinciales lies not only in its historical significance as a key document of the Jansenist controversy but also in its masterful use of rhetoric and argumentation. Pascal's clear, elegant prose set a new standard for French writing and cemented his reputation as a literary genius. This edition offers readers access to a foundational text in the history of religious thought and French literature.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1271111861
• ISBN13: 9781271111862
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"