The Works of Voltaire, Vol. IV of XLIII. by Voltaire
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"The Works of Voltaire, Vol. IV of XLIII." by Voltaire is a collection of philosophical writings and critiques likely written in the late 18th century. This volume showcases Voltaire's sharp wit and critical examination of society, religion, and government through a series of satirical dialogues and narratives, often using historical and fictional characters to convey complex ideas. At the start of the volume, readers are introduced to André Des Touches, a musician
who recounts his experiences in Siam, grappling with peculiar cultural practices and bureaucratic absurdities. Through a conversation between Des Touches and a Siamese commissary named Croutef, the opening portion satirically critiques the illogical governance and judicial systems, characterized by arbitrary punishment and corruption, echoing broader critiques of European societal norms. As the narrative unfolds, it highlights Voltaire's penchant for blending humor with incisive social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Voltaire, 1694-1778 |
|---|---|
| Annotator | Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771 |
| Contributor | Leigh, Oliver Herbrand Gordon |
| Contributor | Morley, John, 1838-1923 |
| Translator | Fleming, William F. |
| Title |
The Works of Voltaire, Vol. IV of XLIII. Romances, Vol. III of III, and A Treatise on Toleration. |
| Credits |
Produced by Clarity, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Voltaire, 1694-1778 -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49726 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 816 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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