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The Friends of Voltaire
"The Friends of Voltaire" by Evelyn Beatrice Hall. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
The Friends of Voltaire
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The Friends of Voltaire
The Friends of Voltaire, written by Evelyn Beatrice Hall under the pseudonym S. G. Tallentyre, was published in 1906.The book is in the form of an anecdotal biography telling the stories of ten men whose lives fell very closely together. The ten men were true contemporaries and aside from their friendship with Voltaire they were more or less closely associated with one another. Each of the ten is characterized by giving him an identifying label: d'Alembert the Thinker, Diderot the Talker, Galiani the Wit, Vauvenargues the Aphorist, d'Holbach the Host, Grimm the Journalist, Helvétius the Contradiction, Turgot the Statesman, Beaumarchais the Playwright, and Condorcet the Aristocrat In 1907 it was published in Great Britain under the author's own name by G. P. Putnam's Sons. This classic work about Voltaire was still being printed nearly 100 years later in 2003.
The Life Of Voltaire; Volume 2
This classic biography of the Enlightenment philosopher and wit, Voltaire, offers a detailed portrait of his life and times. With engaging prose and insightful analysis, Evelyn Beatrice Hall paints a vivid picture of one of the most influential and controversial figures of the 18th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Friends of Voltaire
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The Women of the Salons: And Other French Portraits
In The Women of the Salons, Evelyn Beatrice Hall (under the pseudonym S.G. Tallentyre) profiles major figures of pre-Revolutionary France, with a particular focus on the women whose famous Salons brought together crème de la crème of the Enlightenment. There are profiles for Madame Du Deffand, Mademoiselle De Lespinasse, Madame Geoffrin, Madame D'Épinay, Madame Necker, Madame de Staël, Madame Récamier, Dr. Tronchin, Napoleon's Mother, Madame de Sévigné, and the painter Madame Vigée Le Brun.
The Life of Voltaire
This biography of the great French philosopher and writer Voltaire offers a thorough and engaging account of his life and work. From his early years as a protégé of powerful aristocrats to his later advocacy for civil liberties and his prolific literary output, Voltaire's story is one of intellectual courage and artistic creativity. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other archival records, this book provides a deeper understanding of one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public...
Beatrice And Virgil [may-10]
When Henry receives a letter from an elderly taxidermist, it poses a puzzle that he cannot resist. As he is pulled further into the world of this strange and calculating man, Henry becomes increasingly involved with the lives of a donkey and a howler monkey--named Beatrice and Virgil--and the epic journey they undertake together.
The Life of Mirabeau
In The Life of Mirabeau, Evelyn Beatrice Hall (under the pseudonym S.G. Tallentyre) details the complicated life of a complicated man: Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau. From clashes with his father to time spent in prison, from nobility to disgrace, from love to revolution, Mirabeau's life is as fascinating now as it was in the 18th century.
