Voltaire's Critique Of Pope's Optimism

Voltaire's Critique Of Pope's Optimism

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Voltaire's Critique of Pope's Optimism by Margaret Elizabeth Buchanan is a literary analysis of Voltaire's famous work, Candide, which critiques the philosophy of optimism espoused by the philosopher and poet Alexander Pope. The book explores the historical and philosophical context of Candide, examining the ways in which Voltaire's satire of Pope's philosophy reflects the Enlightenment's rejection of blind faith in progress and reason. Buchanan also delves into the literary techniques used by Voltaire, such as irony and satire, to convey his critique of Pope's optimism. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature, philosophy, and history who are interested in the Enlightenment period and the works of Voltaire.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163163207
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 156
Weight: 367g
Height: 210mm
Width: 279mm
Spine width: 8mm