The Complete Works of Voltaire
Apr 2025 · LibriHouse
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910
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The Complete Works of Voltaire is a monumental collection that brings together the vast and diverse literary, philosophical, historical, and satirical writings of one of the Enlightenment's most brilliant and influential figures. Spanning over a hundred volumes, this comprehensive compilation includes Voltaire’s plays, poems, essays, letters, historical treatises, scientific discussions, and his most celebrated philosophical tales such as Candide, Zadig, Micromegas, and The Ingenuous One. Voltaire’s works reflect his unwavering commitment to reason, justice, freedom of speech, and opposition to tyranny, superstition, and religious dogma. With razor-sharp wit and fearless candor, he used his pen as a weapon to challenge the authority of church and state, criticize blind fanaticism, and advocate for civil liberties and enlightened thought. His writings are as entertaining as they are intellectually provocative, often blending irony, satire, and biting humor with profound philosophical insight. The Complete Works also include his extensive correspondence—thousands of letters exchanged with monarchs, philosophers, and intellectuals across Europe—offering an unparalleled glimpse into the mind of a thinker who helped shape the modern world. Voltaire’s style is accessible yet sophisticated, marked by clarity, elegance, and an unyielding quest for truth. Whether through his historical analysis in The Age of Louis XIV or his philosophical musings on human suffering and optimism, Voltaire’s voice remains powerfully relevant in today’s discussions on human rights, secularism, and intellectual freedom. This collection not only showcases his literary genius but also captures the spirit of an age when reason and inquiry were forging paths to progress and emancipation. The Complete Works of Voltaire is an indispensable resource for scholars, historians, and general readers alike, providing a deep and nuanced understanding of the Enlightenment era and the man who stood at its very heart. It is a tribute to a fearless thinker who championed tolerance, exposed hypocrisy, and believed in the power of knowledge to improve the human condition. Through this definitive collection, readers can journey through the breadth of Voltaire’s thought and experience the enduring legacy of a writer who dared to question everything and who continues to inspire generations with his bold, brilliant, and uncompromising voice.
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