Voltaire

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Author	: Nicholas Cronk
Publisher	: Oxford University Press
Total Pages	: 177
Release	: 2017
ISBN-10	: 9780199688357
ISBN-13	: 0199688354
Rating	: 4/5 (57 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis Voltaire by : Nicholas Cronk

Book excerpt: This Very Short Introduction examines Voltaire's (1694-1778) remarkable life and career. Exploring his most important writings, the impact his work had on our understanding of the European Enlightenment, and his status as a literary celebrity at the time, Nicholas Cronk considers his continued relevance in literature, politics, and philosophy.

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