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Through the fictional Persian traveler Usbek, Voltaire examines 18th-century English society, addressing themes of politics, religion, education, and literature. He admires England's freedom of thought and scientific progress while critiquing its treatment of women and involvement in the slave trade. Written in a satirical tone, the letters serve as a commentary on French society, advocating for individual rights and freedoms. This collection remains a significant Enlightenment work, offering insights into cultural contrasts and societal values of the time.
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Letters Concerning The English Nation (1778), Voltaire
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- 2009
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- Title
- Letters Concerning The English Nation (1778)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Voltaire
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9781104140793
- Description
- Through the fictional Persian traveler Usbek, Voltaire examines 18th-century English society, addressing themes of politics, religion, education, and literature. He admires England's freedom of thought and scientific progress while critiquing its treatment of women and involvement in the slave trade. Written in a satirical tone, the letters serve as a commentary on French society, advocating for individual rights and freedoms. This collection remains a significant Enlightenment work, offering insights into cultural contrasts and societal values of the time.