A history of criticism and literary taste in Europe, from the earliest texts to the present day. Volume 3 (of 3), Modern criticismNote 242 — Chapter IV · DIDEROT AND THE FRENCH TRANSITION. (continued 2)Reading editionFor so great an ironist Beyle did lack humour to a surprising degree.◇Copy noteReturn to CHAPTER IV. DIDEROT AND THE FRENCH TRANSITION. (continued 2)