Selected "Pensees" and Provincial Letters/Pensees et Provinciales choisies: A Dual-Language Book (Dover Dual Language French)

About this book

Intended to convert religiously indifferent readers to Christianity Pascals Pensees were published posthumously to wide and ongoing acclaim. This selection of highlights from the Pensees focuses on their most secular aspects including extensive coverage of the authors sensitive examination of human psychology and his much-appreciated epigrams. Pascals Provincial Letters written in 1656 and 1657 in support of the Jansenist cause captivated a large audience (including opponents of the cause) with their satirical wit righteous indignation and effervescent style. This is the only dual-language edition available.