Life of Voltaire (Select Bibliographies)

By S.G. Tallentyre

Book Overview

The Life of Voltaire is a biography of the famous French writer and philosopher, Fran�����ois-Marie Arouet, who is better known by his pen name, Voltaire. Written by S.G. Tallentyre, this book provides a comprehensive account of Voltaire's life, including his childhood, education, literary career, and political activism.The book explores Voltaire's early years, his relationship with his family, and his education at the Jesuit College of Louis-le-Grand. It then delves into his literary career, including his plays, poetry, and novels, as well as his famous philosophical works such as Candide and Letters Concerning the English Nation.The Life of Voltaire also covers Voltaire's political activism and his involvement in various controversies and conflicts with the French government and the Catholic Church. The book explores his relationships with other Enlightenment thinkers such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Denis Diderot, as well as his interactions with European royalty and intellectuals.Overall, The Life of Voltaire provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, literature, or the history of ideas.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: 1428625321
• ISBN13: 9781428625327
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 596 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"