The Works Of Voltaire V39: A Contemporary Version (1905)
| AUTHOR | Morley, John; Smollett, Tobias George; Voltaire |
| PUBLISHER | Kessinger Publishing (08/10/2009) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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The Works of Voltaire V39: A Contemporary Version (1905) is a book written by Voltaire, one of the most prominent French Enlightenment thinkers and writers. This particular volume is part of a larger series of Voltaire's works, and it contains a collection of his essays, letters, and other writings.The book is written in English and is a contemporary version of Voltaire's original works, meaning that the language has been updated to make it more accessible to modern readers. The volume includes a diverse range of topics, including politics, religion, philosophy, and literature.Throughout the book, Voltaire's wit and humor are on full display, as he skewers the powers that be and challenges conventional wisdom. He also offers insights into his own beliefs and values, which were often at odds with the prevailing attitudes of his time.Overall, The Works of Voltaire V39: A Contemporary Version (1905) is a fascinating look at the mind of one of history's greatest thinkers, and it offers valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural landscape of 18th century Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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9781104924744
ISBN-10:
1104924749
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Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
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English
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310
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28
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6.00 x 0.65 x 9.00 inches
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0.92 pound(s)
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US
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The Works of Voltaire V39: A Contemporary Version (1905) is a book written by Voltaire, one of the most prominent French Enlightenment thinkers and writers. This particular volume is part of a larger series of Voltaire's works, and it contains a collection of his essays, letters, and other writings.The book is written in English and is a contemporary version of Voltaire's original works, meaning that the language has been updated to make it more accessible to modern readers. The volume includes a diverse range of topics, including politics, religion, philosophy, and literature.Throughout the book, Voltaire's wit and humor are on full display, as he skewers the powers that be and challenges conventional wisdom. He also offers insights into his own beliefs and values, which were often at odds with the prevailing attitudes of his time.Overall, The Works of Voltaire V39: A Contemporary Version (1905) is a fascinating look at the mind of one of history's greatest thinkers, and it offers valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural landscape of 18th century Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Voltaire
Voltaire (Francois-Marie Arouet) (1694--1778) was one of the key thinkers of the European Enlightenment. Of his many works, "Candide" remains the most popular.
Peter Constantine was awarded the 1998 PEN Translation Award for "Six Early Stories "by Thomas Mann and the 1999 National Translation Award for "The Undiscovered Chekhov: Forty-three New Stories." Widely acclaimed for his recent translation of the complete works of Isaac Babel, he also translated Gogol's "Taras Bulba" and Tolstoy's "The Cossacks "for the Modern Library. His translations of fiction and poetry have appeared in many publications, including "The New Yorker, Harper's," and "Paris Review. "He lives in New York City.
Peter Constantine was awarded the 1998 PEN Translation Award for "Six Early Stories "by Thomas Mann and the 1999 National Translation Award for "The Undiscovered Chekhov: Forty-three New Stories." Widely acclaimed for his recent translation of the complete works of Isaac Babel, he also translated Gogol's "Taras Bulba" and Tolstoy's "The Cossacks "for the Modern Library. His translations of fiction and poetry have appeared in many publications, including "The New Yorker, Harper's," and "Paris Review. "He lives in New York City.
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