Nouveaux Melanges Philosophiques, Part 1: Historiques, Critiques, Etc. (1766)

By Voltaire

Book Overview

Nouveaux Melanges Philosophiques, Part 1: Historiques, Critiques, Etc. (1766) is a collection of philosophical essays written by the French Enlightenment thinker, Voltaire. The book is divided into three sections: Historical, Critical, and Miscellaneous. The Historical section contains essays on various historical events and figures, such as Julius Caesar and the French Revolution. The Critical section includes essays on literary works and authors, such as William Shakespeare and Moli�����re. The Miscellaneous section contains a variety of essays on topics such as religion, ethics, and politics. Throughout the book, Voltaire uses his wit and satire to critique the institutions and beliefs of his time, advocating for reason, tolerance, and freedom of thought. The book is an important contribution to the Enlightenment movement and continues to be studied and discussed by scholars today.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: 1165691507
• ISBN13: 9781165691500
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"