Voltaire, a towering figure of the Enlightenment, wielded his sharp intellect and eloquent prose to champion reason and justice. He fearlessly challenged religious dogma and societal prejudices, often employing biting satire to expose hypocrisy and advocate for reform. His writings explored profound philosophical questions about faith, existence, and human rights, consistently arguing against intolerance and superstition. Voltaire's distinctive voice and courageous critique cemented his legacy as a pivotal force in intellectual history, inspiring generations to question and seek truth.
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The spirit of satire flourished during the Enlightenment, and its crowning
achievement was Voltaire's Candide. It follows the worldwide encounters - with
shipwrecks, earthquakes, pestilence and human insanity - of its hero and his
absurd tutor, Dr Pangloss.
In the title tale of this original collection, Voltaire addresses the social and political problems of his own day in an ancient Babylonian setting. "Zadig" challenges 18th-century religious orthodoxy by portraying life's vicissitudes as the product of destiny rather than individual choices. Additional selections of the Enlightenment philosopher's short fiction include "Micromegas," "The World As It Is," "Jeannot and Colin," and other stories.
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Voltaire was the nom de plume of François-Marie Aroue, an 18th-century philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment. Candide, a biting satire on the philosophy of the time, is considered his finest work.
"The story of Candide, a naive youth who is conscripted, shipwrecked, robbed, and tortured by the Inquisition without losing his will to live, is accompanied by four other stories"--NoveList.
Voltaire's essays reflect his observations of English society during his stay from 1726 to 1729, offering a critical perspective on various aspects of English life, governance, and culture. Initially published in English in 1733, the work critiques the French political system, leading to its suppression in France. A revised edition emerged in 1778, and many contemporary versions are derived from the 1734 English edition. The essays serve as a philosophical exploration of contrasts between England and France, highlighting Voltaire's advocacy for reform.
