Voltaire
François-Marie Arouet, known by his nom de plume M. de Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, philosopher (philosophe), satirist, and historian. Famous for his wit and his criticism of Christianity and of slavery, Voltaire was an advocate of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and separation of church and state.
Letters on England
Witness 18th-century English society through the eyes of a visitor as he explores their religion, politics, and quirky customs.
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Index of the PG Works of Voltaire in English
Explore a world of satire, philosophy, and groundbreaking ideas from one of history's greatest thinkers.
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Candide
Banished from his sheltered home, a naive young man learns the world is far crueler and more absurd than he ever imagined, challenging everything he thought he knew.
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A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 07
Enter a world of sharp criticism and historical thought as a renowned author dissects a well-known biblical narrative and the realities of an ancient land, questioning the very foundations of justice and morality.
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The Works of Voltaire, Vol. IV of XLIII. Romances, Vol. III of III, and A Treatise on Toleration.
Witness a musician's escapades in Siam as he exposes the ridiculous rules and corrupt leaders of a flawed society.
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Voltaire's history of Charles XII, king of Sweden
Witness the rise and fall of a young, martial king as he battles neighboring empires and carves his name into the annals of Swedish history.
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A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 01
Explore a world where wit challenges wisdom as traditions and beliefs face sharp criticism through thought-provoking discussions on language, society, and religion.
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Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume
** In a world of royal scandals and mystical creatures, a princess finds herself tangled in a quest for love and meaning, facing a cast of characters as bizarre as the circumstances they encounter.
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Socrates
A philosopher's unwavering commitment to truth clashes with the hypocrisy of powerful figures, leading to a trial that questions the very foundation of justice and morality.
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Micromegas
A giant from another world and his dwarf companion visit Earth to expose the silliness of humanity's self-importance.
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A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 09
Get ready to question everything as this thought-provoking collection of essays challenges the foundations of property, religion, and society with wit and skepticism.
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A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 02
Challenge your perception of reality as a witty author questions everything from sensory experiences to historical legacies, urging you to reconsider your most fundamental beliefs.
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Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary
Venture into a world of challenging ideas, where authority is questioned, reason is king, and the very essence of existence is up for debate.
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A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 06
Challenge everything you thought you knew about happiness, heaven, hell, and history as a philosopher questions the very nature of existence and belief.
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The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia
Witness the transformation of a nation as a determined leader battles tradition and turmoil to drag his kingdom into the modern age.
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A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 05
Explore how religious obsession can transform into extreme violence and historical atrocities, arguing for reason as the ultimate antidote.
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Toleration and other essays
In a time of persecution, a powerful voice rises to champion the unheard, battling injustice and igniting a call for reason and acceptance.
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A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10
Explore a world where wit clashes with tradition, and insightful critique encourages free thought.
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A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 08
Contemplate with a sharp-witted philosopher as he questions society’s understanding of money, morality, and the very definition of monsters.
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A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 03
Explore an 18th-century world where philosophical arguments challenge societal norms, forcing you to question the very nature of humanity and barbarism.
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