Le roi Voltaire

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Houssaye, Arsène, 1815-1896

Contributor:

Janin, Jules, 1804-1874.

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

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.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2020-05-22