Titles by Voltaire

1694 – 1778

Voltaire (1694-1778) was one of the leading figures of the French Enlightenment.

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He first made a name for himself as a poet and playwright before turning to political philosophy, history, religious criticism, and other literary activities.

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Titles

Candide, ou l’Optimisme; traduit de l’Allemand de M. le Docteur Ralph

Voltaire

The Works of Voltaire. A Contemporary Version, in 21 vols.

Voltaire

The Works of Voltaire, Vol. I (Candide)

Voltaire

The Works of Voltaire, Vol. XXI (A Biographical Critique of Voltaire by John Morely)

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An Essay on Crimes and Punishments

Cesare Bonesana di Beccaria

Toleration and Other Essays

Joseph McCabe

The Works of Voltaire, Vol. VI (Philosophical Dictionary Part 4)

William F. Fleming

The Works of Voltaire, Vol. VII (Philosophical Dictionary Part 5)

William F. Fleming

The Works of Voltaire, Vol. VIII The Dramatic Works Part 1

William F. Fleming

The Works of Voltaire, Vol. IX The Dramatic Works Part 1

William F. Fleming

The Works of Voltaire, Vol. XII (Age of Louis XIV)

William F. Fleming

The Works of Voltaire, Vol. XIX (Philosophical Letters)

William F. Fleming

The Works of Voltaire, Vol. III (Philosophical Dictionary Part 1)

William F. Fleming

The Works of Voltaire, Vol. V (Philosophical Dictionary Part 3)

William F. Fleming

The Works of Voltaire, Vol. X The Dramatic Works Part 1

Tobias Smollett

The Works of Voltaire, Vol. IV (Philosophical Dictionary Part 2)

William F. Fleming

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