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The Voltaire Library

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Welcome to The Voltaire Library, where every work is read in full, every argument is given its voice, and no cherished opinion is entirely safe. Bring your curiosity, leave your certainty at the door, and discover why ideas have always been the most delightful form of mischief.Public domain Filosofia Scienze sociali
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  • Letters on England Letter XXII - On Mr. Pope and Some Other Famous Poets

    Letters on England Letter XXII - On Mr. Pope and Some Other Famous Poets
    Sep 27 2026
    In which the delicate art of English poetry is explored through the works of luminaries such as Mr. Pope and Dean Swift, with an emphasis on their distinct styles and the challenges of translating their wit and humour into foreign tongues. The discourse concludes with a thoughtful reflection on the comparative merits of English historians and dramatists, acknowledging the influence of French and Italian artistry upon English letters.
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    14 min
  • Letters on England Letter XXI - On the Earl of Rochester and Mr. Waller

    Letters on England Letter XXI - On the Earl of Rochester and Mr. Waller
    Sep 24 2026
    In which the genius of the English poets is revealed through the spirited satires of the Earl of Rochester and the varied talents of Mr. Waller, whose verses combine fire, tenderness, and grave eloquence to depict the human condition and the vicissitudes of power. Observations are made on the nature of poetic reputation and the noble pursuit of literature by England’s aristocracy, who elevate learning and artistic refinement above mere title.
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    16 min
  • Letters on England Letter XX - On Such of the Nobility as Cultivate the Belles Lettres

    Letters on England Letter XX - On Such of the Nobility as Cultivate the Belles Lettres
    Sep 21 2026
    In which Voltaire reflects upon the changing tastes of French nobility, lamenting a decline in the cultivation of polite literature, while contrasting it with the English admiration for learning fostered by their political freedoms. He also presents a youthful English nobleman’s poetical critique of Italy, echoing themes of pride, poverty, and the hollow ceremony of religious authority.
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    5 min
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