Books by Roger Pearson
“I think it’s by far the best modern life of Voltaire. Given that Voltaire is self-invented, I think it’s smart not to treat him in an overly pious or serious way. I think Roger Pearson gets the underlying facetiousness of his subject and he perfectly captures the idea that Voltaire is always performing.” Read more...
Nicholas Cronk, Literary Scholar
Interviews where books by Roger Pearson were recommended
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Voltaire Almighty: A Life in Pursuit of Freedom
by Roger Pearson -
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A Pocket Philosophical Dictionary
by John Fletcher (translator) & Voltaire -
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The Newton Wars and the Beginning of the French Enlightenment
by J. B. Shank -
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Candide
by Roger Pearson (translator) & Voltaire -
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Reinventing Voltaire: The Politics of Commemoration in Nineteenth-Century France
by Stephen Bird
The Best Voltaire Books, recommended by Nicholas Cronk
The Best Voltaire Books, recommended by Nicholas Cronk
The eighteenth-century philosopher wielded his powers of ridicule and witticism against religious fanatics—but always championed free speech and religious toleration. He was also a historian, scientist, poet, playwright, and political activist. Nicholas Cronk, General Editor of the Complete Works of Voltaire gives a detailed look at the polymathic philosophe.
