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Candide, or Optimism
When his love for the Baron's daughter is discovered, Candide is cast out to make his own way in the world. And so he and his companions begin a breathless tour of Europe, South America and Asia, as an outrageous series of disasters befall them earthquakes, syphilis, a brush with the Inquisition, and murder, testing the young hero's optimism.
€ 14,95 -
Ensaio sobre os Costumes e o Espírito das Nações
O Ensaio sobre os Costumes e o Espírito das Nações é uma das obras históricas mais ambiciosas de Voltaire. Escrito ao longo de vários anos e publicado em diferentes versões durante o século XVIII, o livro propõe uma visão ampla da história da humanidade, muito diferente das narrativas tradicionais centradas apenas na história política da Europa. Voltaire procura compreender os costumes, as instituições, as religiões e as formas de vida dos diversos povos do mundo. Em vez de limitar-se às crônicas de reis e batalhas, ele examina também as civilizações da Ásia, do Oriente Médio e da América, comparando crenças, leis e tradições. O resultado é uma história universal escrita com o espírito crítico do Iluminismo, marcada por observações filosóficas, erudição e ironia. Publicada originalmente em francês sob o título Essai sur les moeurs et l'esprit des nations, esta obra exerceu grande influência no desenvolvimento da historiografia moderna, ao propor uma história comparativa das civilizações e ao questionar interpretações tradicionais de origem religiosa ou puramente dinástica. Esta edição apresenta a primeira tradução integral da obra para o português, realizada diretamente do francês. O trabalho procura conservar o estilo claro e incisivo de Voltaire, ao mesmo tempo em que oferece uma leitura fluente ao leitor contemporâneo. A tradução é publicada em quatro volumes, correspondendo à totalidade do texto voltairiano. Cada volume integra um projeto editorial que busca tornar acessíveis ao público de língua portuguesa grandes obras do pensamento europeu, frequentemente conhecidas apenas por excertos ou versões incompletas.
€ 15,74 -
Ensaio sobre os Costumes e o Espírito das Nações
O Ensaio sobre os Costumes e o Espírito das Nações é uma das obras históricas mais ambiciosas de Voltaire. Escrito ao longo de vários anos e publicado em diferentes versões durante o século XVIII, o livro propõe uma visão ampla da história da humanidade, muito diferente das narrativas tradicionais centradas apenas na história política da Europa. Voltaire procura compreender os costumes, as instituições, as religiões e as formas de vida dos diversos povos do mundo. Em vez de limitar-se às crônicas de reis e batalhas, ele examina também as civilizações da Ásia, do Oriente Médio e da América, comparando crenças, leis e tradições. O resultado é uma história universal escrita com o espírito crítico do Iluminismo, marcada por observações filosóficas, erudição e ironia. Publicada originalmente em francês sob o título Essai sur les moeurs et l'esprit des nations, esta obra exerceu grande influência no desenvolvimento da historiografia moderna, ao propor uma história comparativa das civilizações e ao questionar interpretações tradicionais de origem religiosa ou puramente dinástica. Esta edição apresenta a primeira tradução integral da obra para o português, realizada diretamente do francês. O trabalho procura conservar o estilo claro e incisivo de Voltaire, ao mesmo tempo em que oferece uma leitura fluente ao leitor contemporâneo. A tradução é publicada em quatro volumes, correspondendo à totalidade do texto voltairiano. Cada volume integra um projeto editorial que busca tornar acessíveis ao público de língua portuguesa grandes obras do pensamento europeu, frequentemente conhecidas apenas por excertos ou versões incompletas. Este é o Volume I.
€ 15,64 -
Ensaio sobre os Costumes e o Espírito das Nações
O Ensaio sobre os Costumes e o Espírito das Nações é uma das obras históricas mais ambiciosas de Voltaire. Escrito ao longo de vários anos e publicado em diferentes versões durante o século XVIII, o livro propõe uma visão ampla da história da humanidade, muito diferente das narrativas tradicionais centradas apenas na história política da Europa. Voltaire procura compreender os costumes, as instituições, as religiões e as formas de vida dos diversos povos do mundo. Em vez de limitar-se às crônicas de reis e batalhas, ele examina também as civilizações da Ásia, do Oriente Médio e da América, comparando crenças, leis e tradições. O resultado é uma história universal escrita com o espírito crítico do Iluminismo, marcada por observações filosóficas, erudição e ironia. Publicada originalmente em francês sob o título Essai sur les moeurs et l'esprit des nations, esta obra exerceu grande influência no desenvolvimento da historiografia moderna, ao propor uma história comparativa das civilizações e ao questionar interpretações tradicionais de origem religiosa ou puramente dinástica. Esta edição apresenta a primeira tradução integral da obra para o português, realizada diretamente do francês. O trabalho procura conservar o estilo claro e incisivo de Voltaire, ao mesmo tempo em que oferece uma leitura fluente ao leitor contemporâneo. A tradução é publicada em quatro volumes, correspondendo à totalidade do texto voltairiano. Cada volume integra um projeto editorial que busca tornar acessíveis ao público de língua portuguesa grandes obras do pensamento europeu, frequentemente conhecidas apenas por excertos ou versões incompletas.
€ 14,01 -
Fiction
"Fiction (The Pocket University, Volume XXII - Part I)" is a curated anthology showcasing some of the finest short narratives from a diverse group of legendary authors. This collection brings together a wide array of literary voices, offering readers a window into the evolution of the short story and the various themes that shaped Western literature at the turn of the 20th century. Featured in this volume are works by such masters as Voltaire, Joseph Conrad, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. From the philosophical wit of the Enlightenment to the atmospheric maritime realism of the British coast and the deductive precision of detective fiction, these selections represent the high-water marks of their respective genres. The collection also includes contributions from O. Henry, celebrated for his twist endings, alongside Booth Tarkington, James Branch Cabell, and Richard Harding Davis. As part of a larger educational series, this volume serves as a gateway to the classics, providing a rich tapestry of human experience, social commentary, and masterful prose. It remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to explore the foundational works of short fiction through the lens of history's most influential writers. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
€ 33,36 -
Fiction
"Fiction (The Pocket University, Volume XXII - Part I)" is a curated anthology showcasing some of the finest short narratives from a diverse group of legendary authors. This collection brings together a wide array of literary voices, offering readers a window into the evolution of the short story and the various themes that shaped Western literature at the turn of the 20th century. Featured in this volume are works by such masters as Voltaire, Joseph Conrad, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. From the philosophical wit of the Enlightenment to the atmospheric maritime realism of the British coast and the deductive precision of detective fiction, these selections represent the high-water marks of their respective genres. The collection also includes contributions from O. Henry, celebrated for his twist endings, alongside Booth Tarkington, James Branch Cabell, and Richard Harding Davis. As part of a larger educational series, this volume serves as a gateway to the classics, providing a rich tapestry of human experience, social commentary, and masterful prose. It remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to explore the foundational works of short fiction through the lens of history's most influential writers. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
€ 23,47 -
Charlot ou La Comtesse de Givry
Charlot ou la Comtesse de Givry est une pièce de théâtre de Voltaire qui mêle comédie, tragédie et morale. L'histoire se déroule dans le château de la comtesse de Givry, en Champagne, où l'arrivée du roi Henri IV est imminente. Les personnages incluent la comtesse, attachée à Henri IV, le marquis, Julie, Madame Aubonne, Charlot et Babet. La pièce explore les thèmes de l'amour, de la jalousie et des classes sociales, le tout dans un contexte de festivités royales.
€ 19,90 -
The Voltaire Collection
This second volume of Voltaire's collected works presents four masterful tales from the mature phase of his literary career, written during the 1760s and 1770s when the philosopher had achieved both international fame and the hard-won wisdom of age. These works-"The Naive One," "The Man with Forty Crowns," "The Princess of Babylon," and "The Story of Jenni"-showcase Voltaire at his most sophisticated, wielding his considerable narrative powers to address the pressing social, economic, and religious questions of his time with renewed urgency and refined artistry. "The Naive One" stands as perhaps Voltaire's most penetrating examination of the collision between natural virtue and civilized corruption. Through the eyes of a young Huron Indian encountering French society for the first time, Voltaire constructs a devastating critique of European institutions, religious practices, and social conventions. The protagonist's literal-minded approach to Christianity and French customs reveals the arbitrary nature of many cherished beliefs and the gap between professed ideals and actual practice. This work represents Voltaire's most sustained engagement with the concept of the "noble savage" and the Enlightenment debate over whether civilization represents progress or decline from humanity's natural state. In "The Man with Forty Crowns," Voltaire turns his attention to economic questions with characteristic wit and insight. This tale reflects the aging philosopher's increasing concern with practical matters of taxation, wealth distribution, and social justice. Through the modest circumstances and observations of his titular character, Voltaire examines the mechanics of economic life and the impact of fiscal policy on ordinary citizens. The work demonstrates his ability to make complex economic theories engaging through personal narrative and sharp social observation. "The Princess of Babylon" showcases Voltaire's mastery of the oriental tale tradition while subverting its conventions for philosophical purposes. This romantic adventure story weaves together themes of love, political power, and religious tolerance within an exotic framework that allowed the author to comment on European affairs with relative safety from censorship. The work's playful tone masks serious reflections on despotism, fanaticism, and the possibility of enlightened governance. "The Story of Jenni" represents one of Voltaire's final major philosophical tales, written when he was well into his eighties. This work revisits many of his longtime preoccupations-religious tolerance, the problem of evil, and the relationship between reason and faith-with the perspective of a writer who had spent decades observing human folly and progress. The tale's treatment of religious diversity and its advocacy for rational spirituality over sectarian dogma encapsulate many of the core beliefs that had guided Voltaire's entire career. The questions Voltaire raises about tolerance, justice, economic fairness, and the proper limits of religious authority remain as pressing today as they were in the eighteenth century. His method of approaching these issues through engaging narrative and memorable characters continues to offer a model for how serious ideas might be communicated without sacrificing either intellectual rigor or popular appeal. Readers of this volume will encounter Voltaire at his most accomplished-a writer who had perfected his craft and refined his message through decades of observation, controversy, and creative work. These tales stand as testament to the enduring power of literature to illuminate the human condition and advocate for the values of reason, tolerance, and human dignity that remain the best hope for civilized society.
€ 15,22 -
Treatise on Tolerance
March 10, 1762: In Toulouse, Jean Calas-a sixty-eight-year-old Protestant merchant-is broken on the wheel for allegedly murdering his son to prevent Catholic conversion. The evidence: none. The verdict: determined by religious hatred. Voltaire transforms this atrocity into history's first modern human rights campaign. His Treatise on Tolerance, published 1763, secures Calas's posthumous exoneration while constructing one of the Enlightenment's most powerful arguments for religious freedom. Using the Calas case as lens, Voltaire demonstrates through historical evidence how intolerance produces disaster-economic decline, social chaos, political instability. Holland and England, permitting religious diversity, enjoy prosperity and peace. France, enforcing uniformity through violence, drives productive citizens into exile while breeding the very rebellions it claims to prevent. "If there were only one religion in England, there would be danger of tyranny; if there were two, they would cut each other's throats; but there are thirty, and they live happily together in peace." At the work's heart lies philosophical humility: human reason, while precious, remains limited and fallible. We cannot achieve absolute certainty about ultimate truth-therefore we have no right to persecute those who believe differently. Voltaire shows how ancient Greeks and Romans practiced greater tolerance than Christian Europe. He demonstrates that Hebrew scriptures reveal more pluralism than later interpreters acknowledged. Most audaciously, he claims Jesus himself for the tolerant cause: "If you wish to resemble Jesus, be martyrs, not executioners." The Treatise concludes with the famous "Prayer to God"-a universal appeal addressing deity acceptable to believer and skeptic alike, asking that humanity's superficial differences not become "triggers of hatred and persecution." Voltaire's genius appears in his tactical approach: he appeals to enlightened self-interest rather than altruism alone, grounds philosophical principles in verifiable evidence, and maintains perfect balance between emotional power and rational argument. His prose combines wit with seriousness, accessibility with sophistication, making complex arguments comprehensible to general readers while rewarding close analysis. Written for eighteenth-century France, the Treatise remains urgently relevant. In 2015, following the Charlie Hebdo massacre, it became a French bestseller more than 250 years after original publication. Wherever dogmatic certainty combines with institutional power to persecute dissent, Voltaire's arguments apply with undiminished force. A masterpiece of Enlightenment thought demonstrating how clear thinking, moral conviction, and strategic advocacy can challenge injustice and advance human freedom.
€ 11,13 -
Candide
Voltaire's Candide, first published in 1759, is one of the most influential and enduring works of satire in Western literature. Written during the Enlightenment, the novella presents a sharp critique of philosophical optimism, religious hypocrisy, and the cruelty of human society, all wrapped in a fast-paced and darkly humorous adventure. Through its witty and often absurd narrative, Candide remains as relevant today as it was in the 18th century, offering a timeless exploration of human folly, resilience, and the search for meaning. The story follows Candide, a naïve young man raised in the idyllic castle of Baron Thunder-ten-Tronckh, where he is taught by his mentor, Pangloss, that they live in "the best of all possible worlds." However, Candide's worldview is shattered when he is abruptly expelled from his home and embarks on a chaotic journey across Europe and the Americas, encountering war, natural disasters, corruption, and endless misfortunes. Along the way, he reunites with and loses the love of his life, Cunegonde, while gradually coming to question the optimism instilled in him. Candide was written in response to the prevailing philosophy of the time, particularly the ideas of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, who argued that everything in the universe was ultimately for the best. Voltaire, appalled by the suffering caused by war, natural disasters, and religious persecution, used the novella to expose the absurdity of blind optimism and the dangers of complacency. The novel's blend of humor, adventure, and philosophical debate makes it both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. This new translation preserves the sharp wit and lively energy of Voltaire's original prose, ensuring that modern readers can fully appreciate its humor, irony, and biting social critique. Whether read as a satire, a philosophical inquiry, or simply an entertaining adventure, Candide continues to challenge and amuse readers with its irreverent and thought-provoking take on the human condition.
€ 9,89 -
Zadig
Zadig is a young Babylonian philosopher - wise, honest, virtuous, and entirely unprepared for the consequences of being all three. His first love abandons him for a man less decent than himself. His second proves faithless. His scientific observations land him in prison, where he learns that being right is not the same as being safe. He rises to become prime minister of Babylon and falls in love with the queen, which is exactly the kind of wisdom that forces a man to become a fugitive. In succession he is a slave, a wanderer through Egypt and Arabia, a traveler who reasons his way through every catastrophe and is undone by the next one anyway. Along the way he performs a feat of reasoning - deducing a precise description of a horse and a dog he has never seen from their footprints in the sand - that would eventually inspire Poe's detective Dupin, and through him, Sherlock Holmes. He reverses an ancient custom of women burning themselves alive with their dead husbands, outrages the local clergy, and is rescued from execution by a widow he had previously saved. He meets an angel in the form of a hermit who explains that all apparent evil is necessary for cosmic order, that nothing happens by chance, and that Zadig should submit to fate. Zadig has a question about that. First published in 1747 under the title Memnon, histoire orientale - anonymously, in Amsterdam, with a false London imprint, because Voltaire had learned through experience what French censors did with thinly veiled satire of the royal court - the novella appeared in its definitive form as Zadig ou la Destinée in 1748. It is the first of Voltaire's contes philosophiques and the older sibling of Candide, written twelve years before that more famous work refined and darkened the same vision. Its Babylon is eighteenth-century France in Oriental costume; its corrupt ministers and fanatical priests are the ministers and priests Voltaire dealt with every day; its central question - whether a world this arbitrary could possibly be governed by reason - is the question that drove the entire Enlightenment. Zadig is Voltaire at his most entertaining, which is to say at his most dangerous. The comedy is the argument. The adventure is the philosophy. And Zadig's extraordinary career - from Babylonian aristocrat to slave to prime minister to fugitive to king - is the proof.
€ 10,26 -
Briefwisseling met Catharina de Grote
1763-1778TweedehandsDe correspondentie tussen Catharina de Grote en Voltaire beslaat vijftien jaar: vanaf 1763, het begin van de regering van Catharina, tot twee weken vóór de dood van Voltaire op 30 mei 1778. Het zijn alles bij elkaar 185 brieven. Samen met de al eerder gepubliceerde correspondentie tussen Frederik de Grote en Voltaire vormen deze brieven enkele van de belangwekkendste documenten uit de achttiende eeuw. Twee grote figuren die elkaar bewonderen spreken over elkaars werk en moedigen dat aan. Dat werk vindt plaats op wereldniveau. En zo zien wij, in een altijd elegante en dikwijls badinerende stijl, de grote ontwikkelingen op maatschappelijk, politiek en cultureel gebied aan ons oog voorbijtrekken. Catharina en Voltaire hebben het over de vorming van het moderne Rusland, de invloed van de ideeën van de Verlichting op de organisatie van het Rijk en de wetgeving, over de wetenschap, de handel, over de troebelen in Polen die uitmonden in de verdeling van dat land tussen Oostenrijk, Rusland en Pruisen. En vooral ook over de strijd tegen de Turken, die in die tijd heersen over landen die ook nu nog in het middelpunt van de politieke belangstelling staan, zoals Roemenië, Bulgarije, Bosnië en Macedonië. Deze correspondentie is geen objectief verslag, maar de getuigenis van twee grote spelers in een drama dat heel Europa aanging.
€ 20,00