Histoire des voyages de Scarmentado by Voltaire
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About this eBook
| Author | Voltaire, 1694-1778 |
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| Title | Histoire des voyages de Scarmentado |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso |
| Summary | "Histoire des voyages de Scarmentado" by Voltaire is a satirical novel written in the mid-18th century, reflecting the Enlightenment era's spirit. The book follows the absurd and comedic adventures of its main character, Scarmentado, as he travels through various countries and cultures. As a work of fiction infused with criticism of social norms, religion, and politics, it presents a humorous yet thought-provoking commentary on human nature and society. The narrative begins with Scarmentado's background and education in Rome, before traveling through France, England, Holland, Spain, Turkey, Persia, and China. Throughout his journey, Scarmentado encounters a series of absurd situations and characters, highlighting the hypocrisy, violence, and absurdity present within different cultures and religious practices. From inquisitorial tortures in Spain to the bizarre feuds among Christians and the complex social dynamics in Turkey and Persia, Scarmentado's experiences illustrate the irrationality of human behavior. Ultimately, after facing countless perils and ironies across the globe, Scarmentado returns home, marries, and reflects on his life, concluding that domesticity, despite its inherent challenges, is the most peaceful and content state of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Satire |
| Subject | French fiction -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4718 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 34 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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