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La Henriade: Avec Les Variantes & Un Essai Sur La Poësie Épique...
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Literary CriticismFrench HistoryGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781275407114
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 19 2012
Pages: 468
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French
La Henriade is an epic poem by Voltaire, first published in 1723. Written in French alexandrine verse, the poem focuses on the life of the French King Henri IV and the siege of Paris. This edition includes variants and an essay on epic poetry, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of Voltaire's work and its place within the epic tradition.
Voltaire's poem reflects the political and religious tensions of his time, advocating for tolerance and reason. As a cornerstone of French literature, La Henriade offers valuable insights into 18th-century French society and the intellectual currents of the Enlightenment. This edition is essential for scholars and readers interested in French literature, history, and the works of Voltaire.
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