1. The Nun
Review of The Nun by Denis Diderot The enlightenment was an urban and highly literary movement during the 18th century, which produced many great thinkers who believed that rational criticism should be applied to everything including religion and politics. ... This give rise to public opinion, and eventual sociability. ... The novel The Nun, by Denis Diderot was written in the 18th century and was based loosely on a real issue and addressed real problems of the time. ... By the 18th century most European states had developed a hierarchy of courts to deal with crimes, and punishments...
- Word Count: 1189
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School