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The Lisbon Earthquake: And Other Poems (1905)

The Lisbon Earthquake: And Other Poems (1905)

Voltaire

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Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1167220854
ISBN13: 9781167220852
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Lisbon Earthquake: And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by the French philosopher and writer Voltaire, originally published in 1905. The title poem, The Lisbon Earthquake, was written in response to the devastating earthquake that struck Lisbon, Portugal in 1755, killing tens of thousands of people. In this poem, Voltaire questions the idea of a benevolent and all-powerful God in the face of such senseless destruction and suffering.The collection also includes other poems on a variety of subjects, including love, politics, and religion. Many of these poems display Voltaire's characteristic wit and skepticism, as well as his deep concern for human rights and social justice. Some of the most notable poems in the collection include The Maid of Orleans, a tribute to Joan of Arc, and The Law of Nature, a satirical critique of the legal system.Overall, The Lisbon Earthquake: And Other Poems is a powerful and thought-provoking collection of poetry that showcases Voltaire's skill as a writer and his commitment to questioning established beliefs and values.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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