Voltaire: Collected Romances: 20+ Novels, Short Stories, Satires & Fables (Illustrated Edition)
Enriched edition. Candide, Zadig, The Huron, Plato's Dream, Micromegas, The White BullBy Voltaire
Length31h 43m
About this audiobook
Voltaire's 'Collected Romances' is a comprehensive collection of over 20 of his most significant works, including novels, short stories, satires, and fables. Known for his wit and philosophical outlook, Voltaire's literary style combines satire, humor, and social commentary. Set in the French Enlightenment period, his writings are reflective of the cultural and political climate of the time, making his work both entertaining and thought-provoking. The collection features beautifully illustrated editions, adding an extra layer of visual appeal to the already rich text. Readers will be captivated by Voltaire's sharp wit and his ability to challenge societal norms and institutions through his storytelling. Each piece in this collection is a testament to Voltaire's literary genius and his enduring relevance in the world of literature.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length31 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 28, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Voltaire: Collected Romances: 20+ Novels, Short Stories, Satires & Fables (Illustrated Edition)
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Novels
7CANDIDE: The Optimist
8PART I.
9CHAPTER VIII. CUNEGUND’S STORY. (pt. 1)
10CHAPTER VIII. CUNEGUND’S STORY. (pt. 2)
11CHAPTER XXX. CONCLUSION.
12PART II.
13ZADIG: The Book of Faith (pt. 1)
14ZADIG: The Book of Faith (pt. 2)
15MICROMEGAS
16THE HURON: Pupil of Nature1 (pt. 1)
17THE HURON: Pupil of Nature1 (pt. 2)
18THE WHITE BULL: A Satirical Romance
19THE MAN OF FORTY CROWNS
20THE PRINCESS OF BABYLON (pt. 1)
21THE PRINCESS OF BABYLON (pt. 2)
22THE SAGE AND THE ATHEIST
23MEMNON THE PHILOSOPHER
24THE BLACK AND THE WHITE
25THE WORLD AS IT GOES
26ANDRÉ DES TOUCHES AT SIAM
27BABABEC
28JEANNOT AND COLIN
29THE TRAVELS OF SCARMENTADO1
30A CONVERSATION WITH A CHINESE
31PLATO'S DREAM
32PLEASURE IN HAVING NO PLEASURE
33AN ADVENTURE IN INDIA
34THE GOOD BRAHMIN
35THE TWO COMFORTERS
36ANCIENT FAITH AND FABLE
37THE STUDY OF NATURE
38A DIALOGUE BETWEEN MARCUS AURELIUS AND A RECOLLET FRIAR
39DIALOGUE BETWEEN A BRAHMIN AND A JESUIT
40DIALOGUES BETWEEN LUCRETIUS AND POSIDONIUS
41DIALOGUE BETWEEN A CLIENT AND HIS LAWYER
42DIALOGUE BETWEEN MADAME DE MAINTENON AND MADEMOISELLE DE L’ENCLOS1
43DIALOGUE BETWEEN A SAVAGE AND A BACHELOR OF ARTS
44VOLTAIRE: HIS LIFE AND WORKS (Biography)
45PREFACE
46EARLY LIFE
47HEGIRA TO ENGLAND
48EXAMPLES FROM ENGLAND
49AT CIREY
50“CANDIDE”
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