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Voltaire
- A Very Short Introduction
Engelsk Paperback
Voltaire
- A Very Short Introduction
Engelsk Paperback

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Voltaire (1694-1778), best remembered as the author of Candide, is one of the central actors -- arguably the defining personality -- of the European Enlightenment. In this Very Short Introduction, Nicholas Cronk explores Voltaire''s remarkable career and demonstrates how his thinking is pivotal to our notion and understanding of the Enlightenment. In a fresh and modern examination of his writings, Cronk examines the nature of Voltaire''s literary celebrity, demonstrating the extent to which his work was reactive and practical, and therefore made sense within the broader context of the debates to which he responded. The most famous living author in Europe in the 18th century, Cronk emphasises Voltaire''s skills of ''performance'' as a writer and his continued relevance today. He concludes by looking not only at Voltaire''s impact in literature and philosophy, but also his influence on French political values and modern French politics. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
176
ISBN-13:
9780199688357
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0199688354
Udg. Dato:
23 feb 2017
Længde:
9mm
Bredde:
112mm
Højde:
174mm
Forlag:
Oxford University Press
Oplagsdato:
23 feb 2017
Forfatter(e):
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