The Odalisque by Voltaire is a short story written by the renowned French philosopher and writer, Voltaire. The story is set in the Ottoman Empire, and follows the tale of a young Frenchman named Constantine who is taken captive and sold into slavery. He is purchased by a wealthy...
The Odalisque by Voltaire is a historical fiction novel set in the 18th century Ottoman Empire. The story follows the journey of a young Frenchman named Charles who travels to Istanbul to seek his fortune. He falls in love with a beautiful odalisque, or concubine, named Zirel...