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    Voltaire: A Very Short Introduction (eBook, PDF)
    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.
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    The Fourth Book of Virgil's Aeneid and the Ninth Book of Voltaire's Henriad
    The Fourth Book of Virgil's Aeneid and the Ninth Book of Voltaire's Henriad ab 1.99 € als epub eBook: . Aus dem Bereich: eBooks, Belletristik, Erzählungen,
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    Voltaire's Garden , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 462min
    Voltaire’s Garden is a memoir of creating a sustainable lifestyle, back-to-earth style, on a 15-acre cattle paddock in an idyllic pocket of southeast Australia, made famous by the bushfires of New Year’s Eve 2019.Award-winning author Isobel Blackthorn introduces readers to the wondrous countryside of Cobargo Valley, where in 2005 she bought a parcel of land with spectacular views and built a large villa called Voltaire’s Garden, and surrounded it with swathes of luscious gardens.With glorious descriptions of gardening, cooking and an exquisite Australian landscape, Voltaire’s Garden will inspire you to reflect on the values formed through a deep connection with the land. Composed in evocative prose, Blackthorn lays bare the hardships, the resilience, and many a hilarious moment in what is a feel-good and at times poignant read. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Francesca Holden-Shaw. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/209055/bk_acx0_209055_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Candide , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 223min
    As soon as it was published in 1759, Voltaire's Candide was condemned for its hardly veiled attacks against religion and governments. The plot is a parody of the bildungsroman: Candide and his tutor Pangloss travel around the world convinced that "All is for the best in this, the best of all possible worlds." Nevertheless, all the experiences and adventures they go through teach them the exact opposite. The reader will not be able to stop laughing at the entertaining account of all their misfortunes. Candide is Voltaire's masterpiece and an acknowledged classic of French literature. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Ted Delorme. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/wmof/000002/bk_wmof_000002_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Secret Life of Saeed the Pessoptimist
    Purposefully imitating Voltaire's classic Candide, another dark comedy which derives its humour from life's tragedies, Habiby's The Secret of Saeed the Pessoptimist is a classic of Arab literature. The story of Saeed, a Palestinian who becomes a citizen of Israel, is a story of fact and fantasy, tragedy and comedy.
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    Voltaire and Rousseau , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 170min
    In the great ferment of the French Revolution, Voltaire and Rousseau stood out as intellectual giants. Voltaire's incisive wit and commitment to translucent reason stands in sharp contrast to Rousseau's earnest convictions and attention to emotion. Both thinkers produced work of enduring value in morality and political philosophy. The World of Philosophy series presents the questions, interests, and worldviews of the world's great philosophers and philosophical traditions. Special emphasis on clear and relevant explanations, in understandable language, give you a new arsenal of insights toward living a better life. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Lynn Redgrave. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/001624/bk_blak_001624_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Die Theodizeefrage nach Leibniz. Eine kritische Betrachtung der Theorie im Vergleich mit Voltaire's Candide oder der Optimismus und mit Kant's Abhandlung Über das Mißlingen aller philosophischen Versuche in der Theodizee
    Die Theodizeefrage nach Leibniz. Eine kritische Betrachtung der Theorie im Vergleich mit Voltaire's Candide oder der Optimismus und mit Kant's Abhandlung Über das Mißlingen aller philosophischen Versuche in der Theodizee ab 12.99 € als pdf eBook: . Aus dem Bereich: eBooks, Fachthemen & Wissenschaft, Philosophie,
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    Voltaire and the Triumph of the Enlightenment, Hörbuch, Digital, 373min
    Discover why intellectuals and historians alike consider Voltaire to be one of the most intriguing, influential, and elusive thinkers of the modern world. Focusing on the deepest, most enduring aspects of Voltaire's work and thought, but never losing sight of the colorful, fascinating man himself, these 12 lectures sketch for you a vibrant, thought-provoking vision of Voltaire as "the father of the Enlightenment" and one of the great literary personalities of all time. You'll follow this Enlightenment thinker's 84 astoundingly productive years and go inside not only his masterpiece, Candide, but the hundreds of other works in almost all the literary, philosophical, and polemical genres current in his day, and the more than 20,000 letters this prolific writer and thinker left behind. What was Voltaire's world like? Who and what influenced him? What questions and dilemmas did he ponder? What evils did he struggle against? What reforms did he advocate? What made him laugh and cry, or write a book like Candide, which is at once so funny and so sad? And what is his place in the history of the Western mind? The answers to these and other questions can be found right here in this illuminating lecture series. If you're unfamiliar with Voltaire and his works, prepare to meet one of Western literature's defining writers. And if you already have some familiarity with the man, prepare to discover even more insights into why he still matters after all these years. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Language: English. Narrator: Alan Charles Kors. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/tcco/000339/bk_tcco_000339_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    100 Quotes by Voltaire: Great Philosophers and Their Inspiring Thoughts, Hörbuch, Digital, 24min
    Voltaire was a French writer famous for his wit and irony. They were his tools for launching vitriolic attacks on the established Catholic church, the adversaries of freedom of religion and expression, and on separation of church and state. His prolific writing took almost every possible literary form: plays, novels, essays, but also poems, historical and scientific works. We have selected for you 100 of his most fascinating quotes, for you to get acquainted with the philosophy of the Enlightenment, appreciate Voltaire's talent in writing. Delve into the most important ideas of the author of Candide, Zadig, the Dictionnaire philosophique (Philosophical Dictionary), or the Letters on the English. Language: English. Narrator: Katie Haigh. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/cids/000547/bk_cids_000547_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Candide , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 202min
    Voltaire's Candide is the riotous tale of young Candide, for whom the story is titled, and his misadventures with his Lady Cunegonde and his tutor, Dr. Pangloss. A funny and jovial tale of youth, Candide was originally written in French but has been translated, over the last 250 years, into modern English text. Though Candide is of privilege and fortune, he seems to always find himself in an unlucky position. Voltaire uses these misfortunes to caricature and satire the idealist thought leaders of the time like Leibniz and Pope. Voltaire, conversely, honors the resilience of a positive human spirit, giving it a lasting enthusiastic and encouraging outlook on life. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jeff Moon. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/109403/bk_acx0_109403_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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