The life of Voltaire by Evelyn Beatrice Hall
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| Author | Hall, Evelyn Beatrice, 1868-1956 |
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| Title | The life of Voltaire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Life of Voltaire" by Evelyn Beatrice Hall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This biography explores the life and times of one of history's most influential philosophers and writers, François-Marie Arouet, who is better known as Voltaire. It covers his early years, his rise in literary and intellectual circles, and examines the pivotal moments and relationships that shaped his thoughts and writings. The opening of the book establishes Voltaire's frail beginnings, detailing his birth into a comfortable bourgeois family in Paris in 1694. It introduces significant figures in his early life, including his father, a notary, and his godfather, the abbé Châteauneuf, who provided him with early education and exposure to free thought. The narrative highlights Voltaire's precocious intellect and his formative experiences, including the influence of the salon culture and the relationships with notable figures such as Ninon de l'Enclos and J. B. Rousseau. These elements set the stage for his future as a writer and philosopher who would challenge the societal norms of his time through his wit, satire, and commitment to reason. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Authors, French -- 18th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Voltaire, 1694-1778 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56476 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 149 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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