The Life Of Voltaire V1 - James Parton - Bog

The Life of Voltaire V1 is a comprehensive biography of the famous French Enlightenment writer and philosopher, Francois-Marie Arouet, better known by his pen name, Voltaire. Written by American biographer James Parton, the book covers the life and times of Voltaire, from his birth in 1694 to his death in 1778. Parton delves into the many facets of Voltaire's life, including his early years as a writer and his eventual rise to fame as one of the most influential thinkers of his time. The book also explores Voltaire's relationships with other prominent figures of the Enlightenment, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Denis Diderot, as well as his controversial views on religion, politics, and society. Parton's biography provides a detailed and engaging account of the life of one of history's most fascinating and influential figures.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.