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The poem focuses on the life of King Henri IV of France, highlighting his efforts to unify the nation and achieve religious peace. Structured in ten cantos and written in alexandrines, it emphasizes themes of national pride and unity. Additionally, this edition includes "Le Poème de Fontenoy," which commemorates the French victory at the 1745 Battle of Fontenoy during the War of the Austrian Succession. Recognized as a significant work by Voltaire, it has been celebrated for its cultural impact and remains a classic of French literature.
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La Henriade, Voltaire
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- 2009
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- Title
- La Henriade
- Subtitle
- Ou Est Joint Le Poeme De Fontenoy (1746)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Voltaire
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 280
- ISBN13
- 9781104255978
- Category
- Poetry, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The poem focuses on the life of King Henri IV of France, highlighting his efforts to unify the nation and achieve religious peace. Structured in ten cantos and written in alexandrines, it emphasizes themes of national pride and unity. Additionally, this edition includes "Le Poème de Fontenoy," which commemorates the French victory at the 1745 Battle of Fontenoy during the War of the Austrian Succession. Recognized as a significant work by Voltaire, it has been celebrated for its cultural impact and remains a classic of French literature.