Voltaire

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

""Voltaire"" is a biographical work written by Elbert Hubbard, which explores the life and achievements of the French Enlightenment writer, philosopher, and historian, Francois-Marie Arouet, popularly known as Voltaire. The book provides a comprehensive account of Voltaire's early life, his literary career, his political and social activism, and his influence on the European intellectual and cultural landscape of the 18th century. Hubbard's writing style is engaging and informative, presenting Voltaire as a complex and multifaceted figure, whose ideas and writings continue to inspire and challenge contemporary readers. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas, literature, and philosophy, as well as the broader cultural and political context of the Enlightenment era.THIS 56 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Philosophers, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104028.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: 1425342949
• ISBN13: 9781425342944
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"