Essays, Letters & SpeechesRegrets sur ma vieille robe de chambre Ou, avis à ceux qui ont plus de goût que de fortuneDenis Diderot

Essays, Letters & Speeches

Regrets sur ma vieille robe de chambre Ou, avis à ceux qui ont plus de goût que de fortune

by Denis Diderot

When a benefactor replaces Diderot's humble furnishings with finer ones, the philosopher reflects ironically on what has been lost.

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"Regrets sur ma vieille robe de chambre" by Denis Diderot is an essay written in 1768 and published in 1769. When a benefactor replaces Diderot's humble furnishings with finer ones, the philosopher reflects ironically on what has been lost. Through the story of his old dressing gown, Diderot explores the compromises aging intellectuals make when faced with prosperity, warning his friends to guard against wealth's seductions and preserve their independence.

Format: EPUB
Language: French
Length: 8 pages
Published: 1 January 1769