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100 1 _aHoussaye, Arsène,
_d1815-1896
245 1 3 _aLe roi Voltaire
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-05-22
508 _aProduced by Clarity, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Le roi Voltaire" by Arsène Houssaye is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life and legacy of the iconic Enlightenment thinker Voltaire, examining his impact on philosophy, literature, and society as a whole. The narrative reflects on his childhood, youth, and the friendships and controversies that defined his later years, illustrating how he became a figurehead of reason and skepticism in a time rife with superstition and tyranny. The opening of "Le roi Voltaire" introduces the enigmatic nature of Voltaire, beginning with reflections from a character who recognizes Voltaire’s unique genius and insatiable spirit. It presents his formative years, mentioning both his rebelliousness and his brilliance, illustrating the magnetic charm he held even as a child. The text then shifts to the influence of powerful figures such as Ninon de Lenclos, who foresaw Voltaire's tumultuous impact on the world, questioning how the budding genius would wield his powers of intellect and rebellion. This opening establishes an engaging tone that promises a blend of historical facts and literary embellishments, as it delves into the life of a man destined to challenge the status quo and reshape human thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoltaire, 1694-1778
700 1 _aJanin, Jules Gabriel,
_d1804-1874
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62196
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