Contes De Monsieur De Voltaire Ou De Guillaume Vade (1764)

By Voltaire

Book Overview

""Contes De Monsieur De Voltaire Ou 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 contains a total of 28 tales, each with its unique plot, characters, and themes.The stories in the book are written in a witty and satirical style, which is typical of Voltaire's writing. The tales are often humorous, but they also touch on serious themes such as religion, politics, and human nature. Some of the stories are based on historical events, while others are purely fictional.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains stories that are attributed to Monsieur de Voltaire, while the second part features stories that are attributed to a fictional character named Guillaume Vade. The stories in both parts are written in the same style and tone, and they all reflect Voltaire's views on society and the world.Overall, ""Contes De Monsieur De Voltaire Ou De Guillaume Vade"" is a fascinating collection of short stories that offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential writers of the Enlightenment era. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, philosophy, or history.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: 1165379368
• ISBN13: 9781165379361
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"