Contes De Guillaume Vade (1764)

By Voltaire

Book Overview

""Contes De Guillaume Vade"" is a collection of short stories written by the famous French philosopher and writer, Voltaire. The book was first published in 1764 and is known for its satirical and humorous tone. The stories are set in the fictional town of Rocamadour and follow the adventures of a young man named Guillaume Vade. Each story in the book is a standalone tale, but they are all connected by the character of Vade. The stories explore themes such as love, greed, corruption, and social injustice. They are often witty and filled with irony, poking fun at the hypocrisy and absurdities of human behavior.The book is considered a masterpiece of French literature and is still widely read and studied today. It is a testament to Voltaire's literary genius and his ability to use satire to critique society and its flaws. ""Contes De Guillaume Vade"" is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, philosophy, or satire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165383977
• ISBN13: 9781165383979
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"