Voltaire As An Historian Of Seventeenth-Century French Drama

By Robert Lowenstein

Book Overview

The book ""Voltaire As An Historian Of Seventeenth-Century French Drama"" by Robert Lowenstein is a comprehensive exploration of the French philosopher Voltaire's contributions to the study of seventeenth-century French drama. The book delves into Voltaire's critical writings on the plays of his contemporaries, such as Racine and Corneille, and analyzes his thoughts on the historical and cultural context of these works.Lowenstein examines Voltaire's approach to history and how it informed his understanding of French drama. He also investigates Voltaire's own plays, which were heavily influenced by the works of the seventeenth century, and discusses how they fit into the broader context of French literature.The book provides a detailed analysis of Voltaire's literary criticism and historical research, as well as his impact on the study of French drama. It also includes translations of some of Voltaire's lesser-known critical writings, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of French literature and history. Overall, ""Voltaire As An Historian Of Seventeenth-Century French Drama"" offers a nuanced and insightful perspective on the enduring legacy of one of France's most important literary figures.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: 1163146285
• ISBN13: 9781163146286
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"