Books by Roger Pearson (translator)
“Voltaire is a global writer because of Candide; it has been translated into every possible language, both western and eastern. It has a huge resonance and was a bestseller right from the minute it was published.” Read more...
Nicholas Cronk, Literary Scholar
Interviews where books by Roger Pearson (translator) 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.
