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The Voltaire Library

The Voltaire Library

著者： Voltaire
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Welcome to The Voltaire Library, where every work is read in full, every argument is given its voice, and no cherished opinion is entirely safe. Bring your curiosity, leave your certainty at the door, and discover why ideas have always been the most delightful form of mischief.Public domain 哲学 社会科学
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  • Letters on England Letter XXI - On the Earl of Rochester and Mr. Waller

    Letters on England Letter XXI - On the Earl of Rochester and Mr. Waller
    2026/09/24
    In which the genius of the English poets is revealed through the spirited satires of the Earl of Rochester and the varied talents of Mr. Waller, whose verses combine fire, tenderness, and grave eloquence to depict the human condition and the vicissitudes of power. Observations are made on the nature of poetic reputation and the noble pursuit of literature by England’s aristocracy, who elevate learning and artistic refinement above mere title.
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    16 分
  • Letters on England Letter XX - On Such of the Nobility as Cultivate the Belles Lettres

    Letters on England Letter XX - On Such of the Nobility as Cultivate the Belles Lettres
    2026/09/21
    In which Voltaire reflects upon the changing tastes of French nobility, lamenting a decline in the cultivation of polite literature, while contrasting it with the English admiration for learning fostered by their political freedoms. He also presents a youthful English nobleman’s poetical critique of Italy, echoing themes of pride, poverty, and the hollow ceremony of religious authority.
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    5 分
  • Letters on England Letter XIX - On Comedy

    Letters on England Letter XIX - On Comedy
    2026/09/18
    In which the nature and qualities of English comedy are examined through the works of celebrated playwrights such as Wycherley, Congreve, and Vanbrugh, with particular attention paid to their wit, spirit, and the reflection of national character. Voltaire contends that true appreciation of comedy demands intimate familiarity with the language and customs of its country, as it is a mirror of the national foibles and manners rather than universal themes.
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    14 分
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