François-Marie Voltaire

Cándido cuenta las desventuras de un viajero optimista que se aferra desesperadamente a la creencia leibniziana de que vive en "el mejor de los mundos posibles". Cruel, divertida y en ocasiones escandalosa, la inmortal narracion del filosofo frances lleva a Candido en un viaje alrededor del mundo para descubrir que contrariamente a las enseñanzas de su distinguido tutor, el Dr. Pangloss no todo ocurre siempre para bien. Una obra que, bajo la forma de satira, propone una profunda reflexion sobre los aprendizajes de la experiencia humana cuyo mensaje sigue totalmente vigente para el lector del siglo XXI.

Partout dans le monde, la question du genre est cruciale. Alors j''aimerais aujourd''hui que nous nous mettions à rêver à un monde différent et à le préparer. Un monde plus équitable. Un monde où les

Obra de fulminante éxito en el momento de su aparición, "De los delitos y de las penas" es un apasionado alegato contra la pena de muerte, la tortura y, en general, la desproporción entre los delitos cometidos y los castigos aplicados, que Cesare Beccaria (1733-1781) dio a la imprenta de forma anonima en 1764. La presente edicion -preparada por Juan Antonio Delval- incluye el extenso "Comentario" que Voltaire publico en 1766 y que lleva hasta sus ultimas consecuencias la energica protesta con que la Ilustracion acompaño su critica de la situacion existente en el ambito penal y sus propuestas de fundamentar el derecho que le es propio sobre nuevas bases.Obra de fulminante éxito en el momento de su aparición, "De los delitos y de las penas" es un apasionado alegato contra la pena de muerte, la tortura y, en general, la desproporción entre los delitos cometidos y los castigos aplicados, que Cesare Beccaria (1733-1781) dio a la imprenta de forma anonima en 1764. La presente edicion -preparada por Juan Antonio Delval- incluye el extenso "Comentario" que Voltaire publico en 1766 y que lleva hasta sus ultimas consecuencias la energica protesta con que la Ilustracion acompaño su critica de la situacion existente en el ambito penal y sus propuestas de fundamentar el derecho que le es propio sobre nuevas bases.

Cándido es la pieza indiscutible del arte narrativo del Siglo de las Luces: una novela de aprendizaje sobre un optimista que cree que a pies juntillas que el mundo es un paraíso, aunque la realidad se encarga de negarlo.En esta obra, Voltaire da forma literaria y critica a tres años de terribles acontecimientos historicos (el terremoto de Lisboa y la guerra de los Siete Años), cargando contra la teoria de Leibniz de que vivimos en el mejor de los mundos posibles.Candidoes una novela de aprendizaje, y su heroe, un optimista que cree a pies juntillas que el mundo es un paraiso, a pesar de que, desde la primera linea, la realidad se encarga de negarlo. Este contexto da pie a Voltaire a atacar, con ironia y sarcasmo, la intolerancia, el fanatismo, los abusos de la colonizacion europea en America, los engaños y artificios sociales y las matanzas de las guerras.

En 1685, Luis XIV revoca el edicto de Nantes, que permitía la libertad de cultos en Francia. En este clima de intolerancia religiosa, Voltaire escribe el Tratado sobre la tolerancia.En 1685, Luis XIV revoca el edicto de Nantes, que permitia la libertad de cultos en Francia. En este clima de intolerancia religiosa, Voltaire escribe el Tratado sobre la tolerancia con ocasion de la muerte de Jean Calas y anima al resto de los filosofos a hacer la guerra sistematicamente, al Infame, es decir, a cualquier religion, pero, sobre todo, a la catolica de Roma. Voltaire, a diferencia de Rousseau, pretende pasar de una oposicion meramente intelectual a una lucha activa centrada en los casos particulares. El caso de Jean Calas, comerciante jansenista que fue declarado culpable en un juicio manipulado, y ajusticiado por un delito no cometido, iba a ser la primera aplicacion de esa consigna que daba al resto de los filosofos. Voltaire organiza los datos de que dispone en una estrategia de combate sin antecedentes en la historia y que solo puede compararse con una moderna campaña de prensa. La historia de los Calas es, en el Tratado sobre la tolerancia, un trampolin para hacer un juicio al fanatismo: de los detalles particulares Voltaire se eleva a las alturas biblicas, historicas, metafisicas y conceptuales sin olvidar el recurso a los detalles del sentimiento personal. El autor se encarna en los perseguidos para buscar el triunfo final de la filosofia y de las luces sobre el Infame.

In the intellectually stimulating anthology The Fourth Book of Virgils Aeneid and the Ninth Book of Voltaires Henriad, readers are invited to explore themes of heroism, destiny, and the interplay of power and morality. This collection juxtaposes the poetic grandeur of VirgilAos vivid descriptions of ancient epic journeys with VoltaireAos incisive prose that questions authority and critiques the societal structures of his time. Within this rich tapestry of storytelling, the two iconic works reflect on the human condition through both classical and Enlightenment-era lenses, challenging readers to draw connections across temporal and cultural divides. The anthology serves as a significant convergence of Latin and French literary heritage, featuring the works of Virgil, a towering figure of Roman literature, and Voltaire, a master of rhetoric and satire. Their writings encapsulate pivotal movements: the former, rooted in the Augustan Ages classicism, and the latter, a product of the Enlightenments intellectual dynamism. Together, these authors bring forth a diverse dialogue that not only underscores the shared continuity in theme but also highlights the divergent evolutions of literary expression across centuries. For scholars and enthusiasts alike, this collection offers a unique gateway to comprehending the continuities and contrasts in Western literature. It not only educates but also inspires critical thought through its compilation of distinct perspectives, imbuing readers with a profound understanding of the transformative power of literature. This anthology stands as a testament to the enduring conversations between texts, inviting readers to appreciate the historicity and cultural richness encapsulated within these exemplary works.

Published in 1764, Voltaires "Philosophical Dictionary" is a series of short essays, hortatory and propagandist, over an enormously wide range of subjects."Philosophical Dictionary" was deliberately planned as a revolutionary book and was duly denounced on all sides and described as a deplorable monument of the extent to which intelligence and erudition can be abused. The subjects treated include Abraham, Angel and Anthropophages; Baptism, Beauty and Beasts; Fables, Fraud and Fanaticism; Metempsychosis, Miracles and Moses; all of them exposed to Voltaires lucid scrutiny, his elegant irony and his passionate love of reason and justice.

Candide is a French satire published for the first time in 1759 by Voltaire. It begins with a young Candide who lives a sheltered life in an Edenic paradise and is optimally motivated by his mentor, Pangloss. The work describes the abrupt cessation of this lifestyle, followed by Candides slow and painful disillusionment, witnessing and experiencing great difficulties in the world. While the philosophers of Voltaires day have opposed the problem of evil, Candide also in this short novel, though more directly and humorous.

Cándido de Voltaire es una de las grandes obras de la literatura universal. En este caso, se trata de un «libro ilustrado» no al uso, ya que altera el orden habitual en este tipo de edición al presentar el texto sin las ilustraciones intercaladas, reservando el espacio que comienza donde acaba la novela -página 86- para narrar la misma historia, pero reinterpretada en imágenes, con las fascinantes pinturas realizadas por Óscar Astromujoff. La cuidada traducción de José Ramón Monreal y la alta calidad de las presentaciones de dos especialistas fuera de lo común, Fernando Savater y Pedro Azara, contribuyen a hacer de esta edición algo único.

Candide is the story of a gentle man who, though pummeled and slapped in every direction by fate, clings desperately to the belief that he lives in "the best of all possible worlds." On the surface a witty, bantering tale, this eighteenth-century classic is actually a savage, satiric thrust at the philosophical optimism that proclaims that all disaster and human suffering is part of a benevolent cosmic plan. Fast, funny, often outrageous, the French philosophers immortal narrative takes Candide around the world to discover that -- contrary to the teachings of his distinguished tutor Dr. Pangloss -- all is not always for the best. Alive with wit, brilliance, and graceful storytelling, Candide has become Voltaires most celebrated work.

Zadig Or, The Book of Fate Voltaire - Zadig; or, The Book of Fate (French: Zadig ou la Destinée; 1747) is a novella and work of philosophical fiction by the Enlightenment writer Voltaire. It tells the story of Zadig, a Zoroastrian philosopher in ancient Babylonia. The author does not attempt any historical accuracy, and some of the problems Zadig faces are thinly disguised references to social and political problems of Voltaires own day. It was originally published as Memnon in Amsterdam (with a false imprint of London given) and first issued under its more familiar title in 1748. The book makes use of the Persian tale The Three Princes of Serendip. It is philosophical in nature, and presents human life as in the hands of a destiny beyond human control. Voltaire challenges religious and metaphysical orthodoxy with his presentation of the moral revolution taking place in Zadig himself. Zadig is one of Voltaires most celebrated works after Candide. Many literary critics have praised Voltaires use of contradiction and juxtaposition.

Philosophical Dictionary Voltaire - A masterpiece of Enlightenment-era literature, this collection of brief, incisive essays constitutes a thought-provoking analysis of eighteenth-century social and religious conventions. Voltaire intended to entertain as well as to enlighten, and his sardonic wit lends a strikingly modern feeling to these writings.One of Frances most celebrated citizens, Voltaire (1694-1778) is best known for his satirical novel Candide. His political treatises, which frequently put him at odds with the church and state, have exercised enormous influence on political theorists, philosophers, educators, and historians. This compilation, first published in 1764, covers a broad range of topics. Organized alphabetically, its subjects range from adultery, atheism, bankruptcy, and common sense to religion, superstition, tolerance, and virtue.

Letters on England Voltaire - Letters on the English (or Letters Concerning the English Nation; French: Lettres philosophiques) is a series of essays written by Voltaire based on his experiences living in England between 1726 and 1729 (though from 1707 the country was part of the Kingdom of Great Britain). It was published first in English in 1733 and then in French the following year, where it was seen as an attack on the French system of government and was rapidly suppressed. A revised edition appeared in English in 1778 as Lettres philosophiques sur les Anglais (Philosophical Letters on the English). Most modern English editions are based on the one from 1734 and typically use the title Philosophical Letters, a direct translation of that versions title. In some ways, the book can be compared with Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville, in how it flatteringly explains a nation to itself from the perspective of an outsider, as Voltaires depictions of aspects of English culture, society and government are often given favourable treatment in comparison to their French equivalents.

El jove Càndid és expulsat del paradís de Thunder-ten-tronckh, allunyat de la bella Cunegunda i del seu tutor Pangloss, l’optimista irreductible que li ha ensenyat que vivim al millor dels mons possi

Micromegas, Philosophical History Voltaire - Micromegas, an inhabitant of one of the planets that orbits Sirius. His home world is 21.6 million times greater in circumference than the Earth. Micromegas stands 23 miles tall. When he is almost 450 years old, approaching the end of his infancy, Micromegas writes a scientific book examining the insects on his planet, which at 30 m are too small to be detected by ordinary microscopes.

El joven Cándido, discípulo del doctor Panglós, a su vez discípulo de Leibniz, filósofo del optimismo, padece el infortunio de ser fiel a la lección aprendida en la adolescencia: “el nuestro es el

El filósofo ignorante, traducido y anotado por Mauro Armiño, causará el interés de todos los amantes de la historia del pensamiento y de las ideas, así como de todos los descreídos de la filosofía, la ciencia y la religion como discursos cerrados y definitivos. La fina ironia de Voltaire cautivara a unos y a otros en un texto que reivindica por encima de todo la libertad de pensamiento y el legitimo logro de una vida feliz.

"Lingenuo" e "Luomo dai quaranta scudi" vengono pubblicati, anonimi, a meno di un anno di distanza luno dallaltro, rispettivamente nel 1767 e 1768. Nel primo, un indiano urone, chiamato lIngenuo, una volta giunto in Francia fa emergere la tensione fra natura e civilta. Ne segue una faticosa formazione personale e intellettuale, che si affianca a una sempre maggiore attitudine critica nei confronti della societa. Nel secondo racconto, a essere preso di mira come oggetto polemico e la fisiocrazia. In entrambi, lo spirito critico di Voltaire si nutre di dispute acute e brillanti, con una prosa lucida e inventiva.