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Philosophical Letters
Voltaire
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Description for Philosophical Letters
Paperback. Provides an often satirical assessment of the religion, politics, science, and arts of the England that the author observed during his nearly three-year exile. This work also provides a translation of the author's "Proposal for a Letter about the English", a general Introduction, chronology, notes, and bibliography. Editor(s): Leigh, John. Translator(s): Steiner, Prudence L. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JF; HPCD; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 11. Weight in Grams: 224.
In his Philosophical Letters, Voltaire provides a pungent and often satirical assessment of the religion, politics, science, and arts of the England he observed during his nearly three-year exile. In addition to the Letters, this edition provides a translation of Voltaire's Proposal for a Letter about the English, a general Introduction, chronology, notes, and bibliography.
In his Philosophical Letters, Voltaire provides a pungent and often satirical assessment of the religion, politics, science, and arts of the England he observed during his nearly three-year exile. In addition to the Letters, this edition provides a translation of Voltaire's Proposal for a Letter about the English, a general Introduction, chronology, notes, and bibliography.
Product Details
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
158
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
189g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA, United States
ISBN
9780872208810
SKU
V9780872208810
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Ref
99-19
About Voltaire
John Leigh is a Fellow of Fitzwilliam College, and University Lecturer in the Department of French, at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Prudence L. Steiner took her Ph.D. in American Literature at Harvard University, where she served as Lecturer and Director of the Harvard Extension School Writing Program.
Reviews for Philosophical Letters
This fluid new translation, with abundant explanatory notes and an insightful Introduction to Voltaire's literary strategies, will make an excellent edition for students, as well as a useful resource for scholars.
Ann Blair, Harvard University This crisp new translation captures the spirit of Voltaire's original, and John Leigh's introductory essay provides essential insights into the myriad ways in which this ... Read more
Ann Blair, Harvard University This crisp new translation captures the spirit of Voltaire's original, and John Leigh's introductory essay provides essential insights into the myriad ways in which this ... Read more