| Author |
Morley, John, 1838-1923 |
| Title |
Voltaire
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Voltaire" by John Morley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life, ideas, and influence of the pivotal Enlightenment thinker, Voltaire, exploring how his contributions reshaped modern thought in France and beyond. Morley highlights Voltaire's role as a champion of reason and critic of religious dogma, painting him as a complex figure central to the intellectual upheaval of his time. The opening of the text sets the stage for an exploration of Voltaire's significance, portraying him as a transformative and formidable intellectual force. It underscores the profound impact of his ideas on freedom of thought and critical inquiry, positioning him alongside other major historical movements such as the Renaissance. Moreover, it discusses Voltaire's capacity to evoke strong reactions from both supporters and critics, situating his legacy as a necessary, albeit controversial, catalyst for change in European society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Voltaire, 1694-1778
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40846 |
| Release Date |
Sep 23, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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