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Memoirs Of The Life Of Voltaire (1784)

Memoirs Of The Life Of Voltaire (1784)

Voltaire

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ISBN10: 1165481693
ISBN13: 9781165481699
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoirs Of The Life Of Voltaire is an autobiographical work written by the famous French author, philosopher, and historian, Voltaire. Originally published in 1784, the book chronicles the life of Voltaire from his childhood to his old age, providing a detailed account of his personal experiences, his literary works, and his philosophical ideas.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a particular period in Voltaire's life. The first chapter begins with his birth and early childhood, describing his family background and his early education. The subsequent chapters cover his literary career, his travels, and his political and philosophical views.Throughout the book, Voltaire reflects on his own life and the events that shaped it. He discusses his relationships with other famous writers and thinkers of his time, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Denis Diderot, and provides insights into his own literary works, including his plays, poems, and philosophical treatises.In addition to his personal life, Voltaire also discusses his views on religion, politics, and society. He is known for his advocacy of freedom of speech and his criticism of the Catholic Church and the French monarchy. His ideas on these topics are presented throughout the book, providing readers with a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment era.Overall, Memoirs Of The Life Of Voltaire is a fascinating and insightful work that provides readers with a comprehensive look at the life and ideas of one of the most important figures in French literature and philosophy.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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