This book, first published in 1929, is an assessment of Voltaire’s life and works. It contains valuable biographical details, as well as studies of his works, philosophy, poetry, plays and literary criticism.
1. ‘Voltaire’ 2. Early Life, 1694-1726 3. Voltaire in England, 1726-1729 4. Paris to Cirey, 1729-1734 5. Cirey, 1734-1744 6. Madame du Châtelet and the King of Prussia 7. Voltaire at Court – Death of Madame du Châtelet, 1744-1749 8. Frederick, 1749-1753 9. The Patriarch of Ferney, 1753-1778 10. The Last Journey, 1778 11. Voltaire’s Works 12. Voltaire as Poet 13. Voltaire as Dramatist 14. Voltaire as Literary Critic 15. Voltaire as Historian and Biographer 16. ‘Le Philosophe’ 17. Novels and Pamphlets 18. Correspondence 19. Conclusion
