La Henriade: Avec... Un Essai Sur La Poësie Épique... [French]

La Henriade is an epic poem by Voltaire, written in French, first published in 1723. The poem is dedicated to Henry IV of France, and focuses on his struggle to bring peace and stability to France during the French Wars of Religion. Voltaire aimed to emulate Virgil and create a national epic for France, celebrating Henry IV as a symbol of tolerance and reason. The poem also includes an "Essai sur la po sie pique" (Essay on Epic Poetry).

La Henriade reflects Voltaire's Enlightenment ideals and his advocacy for religious tolerance and enlightened monarchy. Although criticized by some contemporaries, it remains a significant work in French literature, offering insight into Voltaire's philosophical and political views.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1273116674
• ISBN13: 9781273116674
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"