Literary Café: Voltaire by André Maurois

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This biography of Voltaire, written by André Maurois in 1935, is a valuable work about the man who so precisely embodied the French spirit.

André Maurois takes us on a journey through the life of the poet, playwright, writer, and philosopher. Atheist, Deist, Believer? It is difficult to grasp Voltaire with our modern understanding of human psychology. Above all, Voltaire is thirsty for justice and rebels against abuses of power, lettre de cachet, fanaticism, and intolerance.
A friend of enlightened despots, he is not a republican; he idealizes an English-style monarchy.

André Maurois seems to have known Voltaire, and that is the true interest of his book. Voltaire becomes intimate to us, almost a friend. We feel his presence beside us; Voltaire speaks to us as if we are friends and guests. A very lively, fascinating, and captivating biography.

Thierry Jan

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