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Oration on Voltaire
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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesFrench History
ISBN13: 9781025879369
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Oration on Voltaire is a stirring and eloquent tribute delivered by the legendary French author Victor Hugo to commemorate the centenary of the great philosopher's death. In this profound address, Hugo bridges the gap between the 18th and 19th centuries, celebrating the enduring legacy of Voltaire as a tireless champion of human rights, justice, and intellectual freedom. Hugo portrays Voltaire not merely as a man of letters, but as a transformative force who waged a decisive war against ignorance, cruelty, and religious intolerance.
The speech serves as a magnificent testament to the power of the pen and the progress of human civilization. Hugo's rhythmic and poetic prose highlights Voltaire's role in shaping the modern world through the Enlightenment, emphasizing the shift from a culture of oppression to one based on reason and law. This work is both a significant historical document of a major commemorative event and a timeless philosophical exploration of the struggle for liberty. Readers interested in French history, classic literature, and the evolution of democratic ideals will find this oration to be a compelling synthesis of two of France's most influential intellectual figures.
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