Voltaire

Voltaire: A Sketch Of His Life And Works With Selections From His Writings is a book written by J. M. Wheeler that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of the famous French philosopher and writer, Voltaire. The book includes a detailed account of Voltaire's life, from his childhood to his rise to fame as a writer and philosopher. It also explores his various works, including his plays, poetry, essays, and philosophical treatises, and provides insightful analysis of his ideas and beliefs.In addition to the biographical and analytical content, the book also includes a selection of Voltaire's writings, carefully chosen to represent the breadth and depth of his work. These selections include excerpts from his plays, poetry, and essays, as well as his famous philosophical treatise, Candide.Overall, Voltaire: A Sketch Of His Life And Works With Selections From His Writings is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about this influential figure in French literature and philosophy. It provides a rich and engaging portrait of Voltaire and his ideas, and is sure to be of interest to scholars, students, and general readers alike.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.