Réponse :
The Persian Letters are emblematic of the Enlightenment, a European movement that embodies the struggle of reason against obscurantism. Philosophers such as Voltaire, Diderot, d'Alembert and Rousseau advocate new values: education and knowledge must enlighten people. Cafés and lounges are the place for exchanges and debates that contribute to the emergence of this movement. Literature reflects a new vision of the world and helps to form happier and wiser men. In 1721, Les Lettres persanes played an essential role in contesting the abuse of power and in the desire to found a more just society.
