02069cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000350011224500120014726400510015930000470021033600260025733700260028333800360030950000310034550800180037652012010039453400470159565300300164270000520167285600430172471183UtSlPG20260610134639.0mcr n260607r20231917utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aB1 aHirn, Y.q(Yrjö),d1870-195210aDiderot 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-07-13  aJari Koivisto  a"Diderot" by Y. Hirn is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of Denis Diderot, a notable thinker and writer of the 18th century known for his contributions to literature, philosophy, and the arts. It delves into Diderot's upbringing, his struggles in pursuit of literary fame, and the significant works that defined his legacy.  The opening of the text provides an overview of Diderot's early life, referencing his humble origins in Langres, where he was born to a family of knife makers. It describes the warmth and generosity of his father's household, highlighting the supportive family environment that influenced his character and future endeavors. It also addresses the conflicts Diderot experienced when he pursued a literary career against his family's expectations, as his choice to focus on arts rather than pursuing a profession like law or theology led to financial struggles and familial tensions. Themes of familial love, social expectations, and the desire for intellectual freedom are evident as the chapter sets the stage for Diderot's journey as a prominent figure of the Enlightenment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cFinland: WSOY, 1917  aDiderot, Denis, 1713-17841 aLehtonen, J. V.q(Johannes Vihtori),d1883-194840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71183