Micromégas and other texts (1738-1742)
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Micromégas and other texts (1738-1742)
（The complete works of Voltaire, 20C）
Voltaire Foundation, 2017
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 447-454) and index
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Description
Not just a science fiction tale about a planet-hopping giant from outer space visiting our world, but also a commentary on society and the scientific knowledge at the time of its composition, "Micromegas" reflects on man's place in the universe, between two infinities. This has remained one of Voltaire's best-loved tales. This volume also features "La Prude", a comedy inspired by Wycherley's "Plain Dealer", the "Conseils a M. Racine sur son poeme de La Religion", where Voltaire criticises the work of Louis Racine, son of the illustrious playwright, as well as "Le Preservatif ou critique des 'Observations sur les ecrits modernes'", in which the author targets his personal enemy the abbe Desfontaines and his literary journal.
Table of Contents
- Micromegas
- La Prude, ou l'homme au franc procede, comedie, imitee de l'anglais
- Le Preservatif, ou critique des Observations sur les ecrits modernes
- Conseils a Monsieur Racine, sur son poeme de 'La Religion', par un amateur des belles-lettres
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