Voltaire in Love

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Publisher : New York Review of Books
ISBN 13 : 1590175786
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Voltaire in Love by : Nancy Mitford

Download or read book Voltaire in Love written by Nancy Mitford and published by New York Review of Books. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inimitable Nancy Mitford’s account of Voltaire’s fifteen-year relationship with the Marquise du Châtelet—the renowned mathematician who introduced Isaac Newton’s revolutionary new physics to France—is a spirited romp in the company of two extraordinary individuals as well as an erudite and gossipy guide to French high society during the Enlightenment. Mitford’s story is as delicious as it is complicated. The marquise was in love with another mathematician, Maupertuis, while she had an unexpected rival for Voltaire’s affections in the future Frederick the Great of Prussia (and later in the philosophe’s own niece). There was, at least, no jealous husband to contend with: the Marquis du Châtelet, Mitford assures us, behaved perfectly. The beau monde of Paris was, however, distraught at the idea of the lovers’ brilliant conversation going to waste on the windswept hills of Champagne, site of the Château de Cirey, where experimental laboratories, a darkroom, and a library of more than twenty-one thousand volumes enabled them to pursue their amours philosophiques. From time to time the threat of impending arrest would send Voltaire scurrying across the border into Holland, but his irrepressible charm—and the interventions of powerful friends—always made it possible for him resume his studies with the cherished marquise.

Candide

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ISBN 13 : 3736801785
Total Pages : 169 pages
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Book Synopsis Candide by : By Voltaire

Download or read book Candide written by By Voltaire and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2019-06-10 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Candide is a French satire by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment. It begins with a young man, Candide, who is living a sheltered life in an Edenic paradise and being indoctrinated with Leibnizian optimism (or simply Optimism) by his mentor, Pangloss. The work describes the abrupt cessation of this lifestyle, followed by Candide's slow, painful disillusionment as he witnesses and experiences great hardships in the world. Voltaire concludes with Candide, if not rejecting optimism outright, advocating a deeply practical precept, "we must cultivate our garden", in lieu of the Leibnizian mantra of Pangloss, "all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds". Candide is characterized by its sarcastic tone, as well as by its erratic, fantastical and fast-moving plot. A picaresque novel it parodies many adventure and romance clichés, the struggles of which are caricatured in a tone that is mordantly matter-of-fact. Still, the events discussed are often based on historical happenings, such as the Seven Years' War and the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. As philosophers of Voltaire's day contended with the problem of evil, so too does Candide in this short novel, albeit more directly and humorously. Voltaire ridicules religion, theologians, governments, armies, philosophies, and philosophers through allegory; most conspicuously, he assaults Leibniz and his optimism. As expected by Voltaire, Candide has enjoyed both great success and great scandal. Immediately after its secretive publication, the book was widely banned because it contained religious blasphemy, political sedition and intellectual hostility hidden under a thin veil of naïveté. However, with its sharp wit and insightful portrayal of the human condition, the novel has since inspired many later authors and artists to mimic and adapt it. Today, Candide is recognized as Voltaire's magnum opus and is often listed as part of the Western canon; it is arguably taught more than any other work of French literature. It was listed as one of The 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written.

VOLTAIRE'S ROMANCES: 20+ Novels, Short Stories, Satires & Fables (Illustrated)

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Total Pages : 850 pages
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Download or read book VOLTAIRE'S ROMANCES: 20+ Novels, Short Stories, Satires & Fables (Illustrated) written by Voltaire and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-10 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voltaire's Romances is a collection of over 20 novels, short stories, satires, and fables, all written in Voltaire's signature style of wit, satire, and philosophical commentary. This compilation showcases Voltaire's versatility as a writer, covering a wide range of genres and themes, from love and adventure to social critique and political satire. The illuminated illustrations add an extra layer of artistry to the collection, enriching the reader's experience of Voltaire's timeless works. Voltaire's Romances is a must-read for those interested in Enlightenment literature and the enduring relevance of Voltaire's ideas in the modern world. Each piece is a testament to Voltaire's literary genius and his ability to provoke thought and reflection through his writing.

Finding Emilie

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439197679
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Romances, Novels, and Tales

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Total Pages : 358 pages
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The Portable Voltaire

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101128127
Total Pages : 577 pages
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Download or read book The Portable Voltaire written by Voltaire and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1977-07-28 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes Part One of Candide; three stories; selections from The Philosophical Dictionary, The Lisbon Earthquake, and other works; and thirty-five letters.

Zadig

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Total Pages : 160 pages
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A Catalogue of the Books Belonging to the Library Company of Philadelphia

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Total Pages : 1106 pages
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A Catalogue of the Books Belonging to the Library Company of Philadelphia: Religion

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Total Pages : 658 pages
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A Catalogue of the Books Belonging to the Library Company of Philadelphia

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A Catalogue Of The Books Belonging To The Library Company Of Philadelphia; To Which Is Prefixed A Short Account Of The Institution, With The Charter Laws And Regulations

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The Last Collection

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0399585907
Total Pages : 370 pages
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Total Pages : 850 pages
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Life of Voltaire

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 270 pages
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The Exodiad

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Total Pages : 240 pages
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Zadig and L'Ingénu

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Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0140441263
Total Pages : 184 pages
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Download or read book Zadig and L'Ingénu written by Voltaire and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 1964 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of Voltaire's earliest tales, Zadig is set in the exotic East and is told in the comic spirit of Candide; L'Ingenu, written after Candide, is a darker tale in which an American Indian records his impressions of France

Candid

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Total Pages : 362 pages
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Download or read book Candid written by Voltaire and published by . This book was released on 1806 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: