Oration on Voltaire

von Victor Hugo

68 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"Oration on Voltaire" is a stirring and eloquent tribute delivered by the legendary French author Victor Hugo to commemorate the centenary of the great philosopher's death. In this profound address, Hugo bridges the gap between the 18th and 19th centuries, celebrating the enduring legacy of Voltaire as a tireless champion of human rights, justice, and intellectual freedom. Hugo portrays Voltaire not merely as a man of letters, but as a transformative force who waged a decisive war against ignorance, cruelty, and religious intolerance.The speech serves as a magnificent testament to the power of the pen and the progress of human civilization. Hugo's rhythmic and poetic prose highlights Voltaire's role in shaping the modern world through the Enlightenment, emphasizing the shift from a culture of oppression to one based on reason and law. This work is both a significant historical document of a major commemorative event and a timeless philosophical exploration of the struggle for liberty. Readers interested in French history, classic literature, and the evolution of democratic ideals will find this oration to be a compelling synthesis of two of France's most influential intellectual figures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.