Votaire (1913)

By John Morley

Book Overview

""Voltaire"" is a biography of the famous French Enlightenment writer and philosopher, Fran�����ois-Marie Arouet, better known by his pen name Voltaire. Written by John Morley and originally published in 1913, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of Voltaire's life, work, and legacy.Morley's biography covers Voltaire's early years in Paris, his education, and his early literary works. The book also delves into Voltaire's political views and activism, including his advocacy for civil liberties, religious tolerance, and freedom of speech. Morley examines Voltaire's relationships with other prominent figures of his time, such as Frederick the Great and Catherine the Great, and explores the impact of his ideas on the French Revolution.Throughout the book, Morley offers insightful analysis and commentary on Voltaire's writings, including his plays, poetry, essays, and historical works. He also provides a detailed account of the controversies and scandals that surrounded Voltaire, such as his exile from Paris and his imprisonment in the Bastille.Overall, ""Voltaire"" is a rich and detailed portrait of one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment era. Morley's biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, literature, and politics.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: 054880687X
• ISBN13: 9780548806876
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"