Voltaire

Voltaire

Richard Aldington

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2019
Materia
Filosofía
ISBN:
9780367135744

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This book, first published in 1929, is an assessment of Voltaire’s life and works. It contains valuable biographical details, as well as studies of his works, philosophy, poetry, plays and literary criticism.

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