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The Life Of Voltaire

The Life Of Voltaire

Tallentyre, S. G.

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Historical FiguresLiterary FiguresFrench History

ISBN10: 1162958286
ISBN13: 9781162958286
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 596
Weight: 1.73
Height: 1.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Voltaire is a biography written by S.G. Tallentyre that chronicles the life and times of the famous French philosopher, writer, and social commentator, Voltaire. The book takes the reader through the various stages of Voltaire's life, from his childhood and early education, to his rise as a literary figure, his time in exile, and his eventual return to Paris.Through the use of primary sources and his own research, Tallentyre provides a detailed and engaging account of Voltaire's life, including his relationships with other famous figures of the time, such as Rousseau and Frederick the Great. The book also delves into Voltaire's political and social beliefs, his advocacy for freedom of speech and religion, and his role in shaping the Enlightenment movement.Overall, The Life of Voltaire is a comprehensive and insightful biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures of the 18th century.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.

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