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LoC No.: 33032287
Title: Le roi Voltaire
Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Le roi Voltaire" by Arsène Houssaye is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life and legacy of the iconic Enlightenment thinker Voltaire, examining his impact on philosophy, literature, and society as a whole. The narrative reflects on his childhood, youth, and the friendships and controversies that defined his later years, illustrating how he became a figurehead of reason and skepticism in a time rife with superstition and tyranny. The opening of "Le roi Voltaire" introduces the enigmatic nature of Voltaire, beginning with reflections from a character who recognizes Voltaire’s unique genius and insatiable spirit. It presents his formative years, mentioning both his rebelliousness and his brilliance, illustrating the magnetic charm he held even as a child. The text then shifts to the influence of powerful figures such as Ninon de Lenclos, who foresaw Voltaire's tumultuous impact on the world, questioning how the budding genius would wield his powers of intellect and rebellion. This opening establishes an engaging tone that promises a blend of historical facts and literary embellishments, as it delves into the life of a man destined to challenge the status quo and reshape human thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Houssaye, Arsène, 1815-1896
Author of introduction, etc.: Janin, Jules Gabriel, 1804-1874
EBook No.: 62196
Published: May 22, 2020
Downloads: 102
Language: French
Subject: Voltaire, 1694-1778
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 33032287
Title: Le roi Voltaire
Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Clarity, Eleni Christofaki and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Le roi Voltaire" by Arsène Houssaye is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life and legacy of the iconic Enlightenment thinker Voltaire, examining his impact on philosophy, literature, and society as a whole. The narrative reflects on his childhood, youth, and the friendships and controversies that defined his later years, illustrating how he became a figurehead of reason and skepticism in a time rife with superstition and tyranny. The opening of "Le roi Voltaire" introduces the enigmatic nature of Voltaire, beginning with reflections from a character who recognizes Voltaire’s unique genius and insatiable spirit. It presents his formative years, mentioning both his rebelliousness and his brilliance, illustrating the magnetic charm he held even as a child. The text then shifts to the influence of powerful figures such as Ninon de Lenclos, who foresaw Voltaire's tumultuous impact on the world, questioning how the budding genius would wield his powers of intellect and rebellion. This opening establishes an engaging tone that promises a blend of historical facts and literary embellishments, as it delves into the life of a man destined to challenge the status quo and reshape human thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Houssaye, Arsène, 1815-1896
Author of introduction, etc.: Janin, Jules Gabriel, 1804-1874
EBook No.: 62196
Published: May 22, 2020
Downloads: 102
Language: French
Subject: Voltaire, 1694-1778
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.