Publisher's Synopsis
""Le Fanatisme Ou Mahomet Le Prophete: Tragedie"" is a play written by French philosopher, writer, and historian Voltaire in 1743. The play is set in the 7th century and revolves around the life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his rise to power. The play explores themes of religious fanaticism, political power, and the dangers of blind faith. Voltaire's portrayal of Muhammad and his followers was controversial and sparked debates about the freedom of expression and religious tolerance. The play was banned in France and several other countries for its controversial content. Despite its controversial nature, ""Le Fanatisme Ou Mahomet Le Prophete: Tragedie"" is considered a masterpiece of French literature and an important work in the history of European thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
