Voltaire: Collected Romances: 20+ Novels, Short Stories, Satires & Fables (Illustrated Edition) (eBook)

Candide, Zadig, The Huron, Plato's Dream, Micromegas, The White Bull

Voltaire (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
951 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654768934-8 (EAN)

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Voltaire's 'Collected Romances' showcases the prolific writer's diverse literary talents through a collection of over 20 novels, short stories, satires, and fables. Through his witty prose and sharp satire, Voltaire explores themes of love, society, politics, and religion, providing a deep insight into the Enlightenment period. The inclusion of illustrations enhances the reader's experience, bringing to life Voltaire's vivid imagination and creative vision. This anthology serves as a comprehensive introduction to Voltaire's works, offering a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential writers of his time. Voltaire, a key figure of the Enlightenment, used his writing to challenge the norms and beliefs of his society. His sharp wit and clever wordplay made him a powerful voice in advocating for social justice and freedom of thought. Voltaire's personal experiences and observations of the world around him greatly influenced his writing, allowing him to craft stories that resonate with readers even today. I highly recommend Voltaire's 'Collected Romances' to anyone interested in exploring the works of a literary giant. This anthology not only showcases Voltaire's talent but also provides valuable insights into the cultural and philosophical movements of the Enlightenment period.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 7.12.2023
• Übersetzer: William Walton, William F. Fleming, Tobias Smollett
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Schlagworte: 18th-Century Literature • Aldous Huxley • Classic Literature • Don Quixote • Dostoyevsky • Enlightenment Literature • French Literature • Hermann Hesse • ILLUSTRATED FICTION • James Joyce • Jonathan Swift • Kafka • philosophical fiction • Romantic literature • Sartre • satirical fiction • short story collection • sophie's world • The Stranger • Voltaire works