Correspondance de Voltaire avec le roi de Prusse by Voltaire and Frederick II
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Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786
French
"Correspondance de Voltaire avec le roi de Prusse" by Voltaire and Frederick II is a historical correspondence written in the late 19th century. This collection encompasses over four decades of letters exchanged between the renowned Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire and Frederick II, the king of Prussia. The dialogues explore diverse subjects such...
start of the correspondence, we see Frederick, still a prince, reaching out to Voltaire with admiration for his literary genius. The letters highlight Frederick's desire to cultivate philosophy and the arts within his reign, expressing a shared commitment to Enlightenment ideas. Voltaire's responses are filled with flattery and philosophical musings, as he encourages Frederick's aspirations for humane leadership. The opening sets the stage for a complex relationship, characterized by mutual respect, philosophical discussions, and the challenges posed by royal duties, thereby inviting readers to explore how their correspondence evolves over the years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Edward Harris
4 months agoI came across this while researching and the wriitng style is poetic but not overly flowery. It exceeded all my expectations.
Donna Nelson
4 months agoOnce I started reading, the content remains relevant throughout without filler. I learned so much from this.
Dorothy Jones
3 months agoI came across this while researching and the structure allows easy navigation and quick referencing. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
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Kimberly Clark
5 months agoI went into this with no expectations and the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. I couldn't put it down until the very end.