The Greatest Romances of All Time - Voltaire Edition (eBook)

Novels, Short Stories, Satires & Fables

Voltaire (Autor)

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2022
911 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739688-8 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Greatest Romances of All Time - Voltaire Edition," Voltaire presents a masterful collection that not only showcases his unparalleled wit and critical insight but also serves as a tapestry of romance intertwined with human folly and societal critique. This anthology is characterized by its sharp dialogue and satirical undercurrents, employing both humor and poignancy to explore the often tumultuous landscape of love. Set against the backdrop of the Enlightenment, Voltaire's selections highlight the tensions between individual desire and societal expectations, reflecting his belief in rational thought while simultaneously emphasizing the messiness of human emotions. Voltaire, born François-Marie Arouet in 1694, was a prodigious writer and philosopher whose experiences of love, loss, and exile profoundly shaped his worldview. Renowned for his advocacy of civil liberties and freedom of expression, Voltaire's literary journey was marked by personal relationships that often engulfed him in controversy and led to his enduring fascination with the human condition. His keen observations of society's absurdities enabled him to craft romances that resonate with timeless relevance. For readers who appreciate the intersection of romance and philosophy, this edition is essential. It invites exploration of the complexities of love with a critical lens, blending enjoyment with intellectual engagement. Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned reader of Voltaire, this compilation offers a compelling reflection on romance that is both enlightening and entertaining.

Autor

François-Marie Arouet, known by his nom de plume Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and separation of church and state. Voltaire was born on November 21, 1694, and his prolific career spanned the early 18th century until his death on May 30, 1778. Although 'The Greatest Romances of All Time - Voltaire Edition' is not a known work attributed to Voltaire, his oeuvre comprises many important writings, including 'Candide', 'Zadig', and numerous plays, poems, and essays. Voltaire's literary style is marked by his sharp satire and the employment of irony, often challenging the status quo and provoking thought on moral and philosophical principles. His works have had a significant influence on Enlightenment thinking and have been instrumental in shaping modern intellectual discourse. Voltaire's philosophical letters, essays on religion, and his entries in Diderot's 'Encyclopédie' remain crucial readings in philosophy and the humanities to this day.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• 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 • candide and other romances • Classic • classic romance novels • cultural critique fiction • Cultural Reflection • Don Quixote • Dostoyevsky • Emmuska Orczy • Enlightenment philosophy • Enlightenment romance • French Enlightenment authors • French literary classics • French Literature • Hermann Hesse • Historical • historical love themes • historical romance fiction • humorous relationship narratives • intellectual discourse • James Joyce • Jonathan Swift • Kafka • Literary critique • Literary legacy • literary love stories • literary satire • passion and heartache • philosophical fiction • philosophical romance • philosophical romance collection • Sartre • satirical love stories • satirical narratives • Social commentary • sophie's world • The Stranger • timeless romantic tales • Voltaire anthology • Voltaire collections • Voltaire's wit • world literature classics