Voltaire In Exile

His Life And Works In France And Abroad With Unpublished Letters Of Voltaire And Mme. Du Chatelet

von Benjamin Gastineau

244 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Voltaire In Exile: His Life And Works In France And Abroad With Unpublished Letters Of Voltaire And Mme. Du Chatelet is a comprehensive biography of the famous French Enlightenment writer and philosopher, Voltaire. The book is written by Benjamin Gastineau and covers Voltaire's life in exile, including his travels throughout Europe and his relationships with other famous intellectuals of the time.The book provides a detailed account of Voltaire's life, from his early years as a struggling writer to his rise to fame as one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment. It also delves into his personal life, including his romantic relationships with women such as Madame du Chatelet, who was also a prominent intellectual of the time.In addition to providing a detailed biography of Voltaire, the book also includes previously unpublished letters between Voltaire and Madame du Chatelet, offering a unique insight into their relationship and their intellectual exchanges.Overall, Voltaire In Exile: His Life And Works In France And Abroad With Unpublished Letters Of Voltaire And Mme. Du Chatelet is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of one of the most important thinkers of the Enlightenment.England, Holland, Belgium, Prussia, Switzerland.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781428606395
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.05.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC