Voltaire, FranÇois-Marie Arouet De(1694–1778)
François-Marie Arouet de Voltaire encapsulates the spirit of the French Enlightenment in both his refusal to develop a philosophical ...
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The French poet, dramatist, historian, and philosopher Voltaire (1694-1778) was an outspoken and aggressive enemy of every injustice but especially of religious intolerance. His works are an outstandi...
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In this essay, Brumfitt examines Voltaire's writings to and about royal mistresses. Brumfitt observes that while Voltaire was skilled at flattery, his overall view of these women appears to be ...
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In the essay which follows, Iverson discusses the response of other poets to Voltaire's celebratory poem La Bataille de Fontenoy, suggesting that the many parodies intended merely to mock Volta...
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In this excerpt, Knapp gives an overview of Voltaire's theatrical career, focusing on his influences and his tragedies. Knapp notes that Voltaire was predominantly influenced by the French clas...
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In these essays, Pearson focuses on the conte L'Homme aux quarante écus as a useful introduction to the contes in general, suggesting that in it, Voltaire outlines the basic themes of th...
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In the essay below, Williams presents his history of Voltaire's Essai sur la poésie épique, from the first English essay through the unauthorized translations and Voltaire'...
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In this essay, Doyle considers the context and influence of Voltaire's writings on veniality, or the sale of royal offices. Doyle also traces Voltaire's political alignments and his use ...
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In the essay which follows, Howells reviews the representation of cities in Voltaire's contes, focusing on the “carnivalesque” as described by literary theorist Mikhail Bakhtin. H...
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In the essay below, Carr examines Voltaire's approach to condolences as a social form and a philosophical problem. Carr demonstrates how Voltaire's correspondence reveals the author�...
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In the following essay, O'Brien surveys Voltaire's histories, culminating in a study of the Essai sur les moers. O'Brien situates Voltaire in the early Enlightenment debates about...
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In this excerpt, Gordon examines the cultural and philosophical background of Voltaire's work, focusing on Voltaire's complex relationship with aristocracy, his disagreement with Leibniz...
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La Scala opera house has lifted its cancellation of a production of "Candide" that included a scene in which actors depicting President Bush and other world leaders danced in their underwear.Direct...
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Radicalism: Voltaire once said he might disagree with what you say, but would defend to the death your right to say it. Needless to say, Voltaire did not live in Berkeley, Calif.Free speech, as we ...
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Question 1 of 10:The crowns of
Scotland
and
England
became united in 1603 when which Scot replaced Queen Elizabeth
on the throne?
Charles I
James I
Henry VII
Edward VI
Question 2 of 1...
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Question 1 of 10:What was unique about
George I of Great Britain, who became king in 1714?He never visited
Britain
He was openly gayHe ruled for just a week
He spoke no English
Question 2 of 10:...
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Starting Early
Giovanni Giacomo
Casanova
was born in
Venice
in 1725. His parents intended him to be a priest and sent him to a seminary, but by his teens he had already embarked on the hedonism...
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When NASA's newest Mars lander departs Earth this weekend, it will be carrying the words and art of visionaries from Voltaire to Carl Sagan.The "Visions of Mars" mini-disk secured to the lander wil...
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Buenos Aires (dpa) - Across Latin America, there are people
registered with names like Hitler, Lenin, Superman, Frankenstein or
even the much less threatening Mickey Mouse. ...
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Today is Tuesday, Oct. 23, the 296th day of 2007. There are 69 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Oct. 23, 1707, the first Parliament of Great Britain, created by the Acts of Uni...
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Berne (dpa) - Switzerland's Euro 2008 host cities at a galance:
FACTBOX BERNE
Inhabitants: 122,000
Major attractions: Bear Pit, Parliament (Bundeshauser), Clock ...
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"God is either cruel or incompetent.""Common sense is not so common.""The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese."These pithy quips from Woody Allen, Voltaire and Steven Wri...
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Voltaire, François-Marie Arouet De (1694–1778)
Voltaire
Critical Essay by J. H. Brumfitt
`Candide' back on La Scala program
