Denis Diderot
Regrets sur ma vieille robe de chambre is a celebrated essay by Denis Diderot, penned in 1769 and first published in 1772. This philosophical reflection explores themes of materialism, comfort, and the subtle tyranny of possessions. Diderot laments the replacement of his comfortable, old dressing gown with a new, elegant one, which then forces him to replace everything else around him to match the new gown’s elegance. Through poignant and witty prose, Diderot examines how material goods can insidiously dictate our lives and values, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction and a yearning for simpler times. A cornerstone of Enlightenment thought, 'Regrets sur ma vieille robe de chambre' remains a timeless meditation on consumerism, authenticity, and the pursuit of happiness.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
