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A New Annotated English Translation of Voltaire's Le Diner du Comte de Boulainvilliers: The Dinner of the Count of Boulainvilliers - Revised Edition
Hardcover
PhilosophyGeneral ChristianityGeneral Political Science
Publisher Price: $24.95
Publisher: 7000 Islands Publishing
Published: Apr 27 2026
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dinner of the Count of Boulainvilliers (French: Le Dîner du comte de Boulainvilliers), published circa 1768 by François-Marie Arouet, known to history by his pen name Voltaire. While not as well known as some of his other works, it is an intellectually rich satirical work, forming an inquiry into the very nature of society, power, and authority. Provided here, the first annotated English translation examines the sources that Voltaire used. Also included is a facsimile of the Londres, or London edition, published shortly afterward.
Though it's not as famous as Candide or Letters on the English, it holds significance in understanding Voltaire's methods of critiquing organized religion, dogma, and the abuses of power through irony and philosophical dialogue, forming an inquiry into the very nature of society, power, and authority. It is one of the many works that reflect Voltaire's characteristic wit. Though it is a fictionalized or satirical account of a dinner gathering involving prominent figures, including the character of Comte de Boulainvilliers, this work holds significant relevance for post-20th century thinking and continues to resonate with Christian religious doctrines due to Voltaire's exploration of themes such as social justice, religious authority, and historical revisionism.
While Le Dîner du Comte de Boulainvilliers is primarily a satirical piece, it is crucial to understanding Voltaire's broader critique of religion, authority, and social hierarchy. In post-20th century thinking, its influence is profound in the way it continues to shape discussions about secularism, religious tolerance, moral authority, and the Church's role in society. For Christians, Voltaire's work serves both as a reminder of the dangers of dogmatism and clericalism, and as an opportunity for self-reflection on the balance between faith and reason in the modern world.
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