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The Friends Of Voltaire (1906)

The Friends Of Voltaire (1906)

Tallentyre, S. G.

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Historical FiguresLetters & EssaysFrench History

ISBN10: 1120882257
ISBN13: 9781120882257
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 338
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Friends of Voltaire is a book written by S. G. Tallentyre and first published in 1906. The book is a collection of essays and biographical sketches that center around the life and legacy of the French Enlightenment writer, Voltaire. Tallentyre's book explores the intellectual and cultural milieu of Voltaire's time, focusing on his relationships with other prominent thinkers and writers of the era. The book features profiles of figures such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Denis Diderot, and Benjamin Franklin, all of whom were part of Voltaire's circle of friends and associates. In addition to providing biographical information about these individuals, Tallentyre also discusses their philosophical ideas and contributions to the Enlightenment movement. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural climate of the 18th century, as well as the ways in which Voltaire and his contemporaries shaped the world of ideas that we still grapple with today. Overall, The Friends of Voltaire is a captivating and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of ideas, the Enlightenment, or the life and legacy of one of France's most famous writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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