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Voltaire: 2 Volumes in 1
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Biographies GeneralLiterary CriticismFrench History
ISBN13: 9781026076422
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 802
Weight: 2.43
Height: 1.59 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Voltaire 2 Volumes in 1 is a monumental biographical study by the acclaimed critic Georg Brandes, offering a comprehensive exploration of the life, thought, and enduring influence of the preeminent figure of the French Enlightenment. This exhaustive work traces Voltaire's evolution from a provocative poet and dramatist into the most formidable intellectual force of the 18th century.
Brandes meticulously examines the philosopher's diverse literary output-including works like Candide and his extensive correspondence-while situating his advocacy for civil liberties, religious tolerance, and judicial reform within the broader social and political landscape of Europe. The narrative delves into Voltaire's complex relationships with contemporary monarchs like Frederick the Great, his formative exile in England, and his tireless crusade against fanaticism and systemic injustice.
Part historical narrative and part literary criticism, this biography masterfully captures the spirit of an era defined by the pursuit of reason. Georg Brandes's scholarly yet accessible prose provides a profound psychological portrait of the man behind the persona, making this an essential resource for readers interested in philosophy, French literature, and the foundations of modern democratic thought.
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