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Encyclopédie de la Pléiade
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Encyclopédie de la Pléiade

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The Encyclopédie de la Pléiade is a French reference work published in Paris between 1971 and 1978. It is a lavishly illustrated, 21-volume encyclopedia with a French perspective, emphasizing 20th-century advancements in science, technology, political economy, and social sciences.1

This encyclopedia is a successor to the 31-volume La Grande Encyclopédie (1886–1902), which remains valuable for research on French and European history, biography, literature, and medieval and Renaissance topics. The newer edition features scholarly, signed articles, updated bibliographies, and numerous color illustrations, charts, and tables. It is known for its blend of brief entries and extensive, in-depth articles.1

The term "Pleiad" itself refers to a group of seven brilliant individuals, originating from a group of seven 16th-century French writers who aimed to elevate the French language.23

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  2. La Pléiade
  3. pleiad
  4. philosophe

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