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The philosopher's kiss : a novel / Peter Prange ; [translated from the German by Steven T. Murray].

Prange, Peter, 1955- (Author). Murray, Steven T. (Added Author).

Summary:

In 1747 Paris, Sophie falls in love with married philosopher Denis Diderot, who is collaborating with authors to create an encyclopedia of all human knowledge, a project that threatens to undermine both the monarchy and the church--as well as Sophie's right to freedom, love, and happiness. -- Novelist.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781439167489 (alk. paper)
  • Physical Description: 419 p. ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: 1st Atria Books ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Atria Books, 2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally published in German as Die philosophin in 2003.
Subject: Diderot, Denis, 1713-1784 > Fiction.
Volland, Sophie, 1716-1784 > Fiction.
Historical fiction.
Philosophers > France > Fiction.
France > Intellectual life > 18th century > Fiction.
Paris (France) > History > 18th century > Fiction.
Paris (France) > Social life and customs > 18th century > Fiction.
Genre: Historial fiction.

Available copies

  • 5 of 5 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Fort St. James Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Fort St. James Public Library PRA (Text) 35196000170170 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -
Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library F PRA (Text) DCL132005 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -
Nelson Public Library F PRA (Text) 3514830010431 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -
Quesnel Branch PRA (Text) 33923004727289 Historical Volume hold Available -
Stewart Public Library F PRA (Text) 32238000286060 Adult Fiction Volume hold Available -

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