Cronk, Nicholas
Voltaire: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199688357
- author:
- Cronk, Nicholas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 17.4 x 11.3 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Humor,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Voltaire: A Pivotal Figure in European Enlightenment This Very Short Introduction explores Voltaire's remarkable career and his pivotal role in shaping our understanding of the Enlightenment. Nicholas Cronk examines Voltaire's literary celebrity, revealing how his work was reactive and practical, making sense within the broader context of debates to which he responded. As one of the most famous living authors in Europe during the 18th century, Cronk highlights Voltaire's skills as a writer and his continued relevance today. By examining Voltaire's impact on literature, philosophy, French political values, and modern French politics, this book offers a fresh perspective on a key figure in European history.
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