Voltaire's Essay On Epic Poetry: A Study And An Edition

Voltaire�������s Essay On Epic Poetry: A Study And An Edition is a book written by Florence Donnell White that provides a comprehensive analysis of Voltaire's essay on epic poetry. The book includes a detailed study of the essay, as well as an edition of the original text. The essay by Voltaire is a critical analysis of epic poetry, which was a popular literary genre during the 18th century. In his essay, Voltaire discusses the characteristics of epic poetry and argues that it is an outdated form of literature. He suggests that poets should focus on writing works that are more relevant to contemporary society.Florence Donnell White's book provides readers with a thorough understanding of Voltaire's essay. The study section of the book analyzes the essay in detail, examining the arguments made by Voltaire and the historical context in which the essay was written. The edition section of the book includes the original text of Voltaire's essay, as well as annotations and commentary to help readers better understand the text.Overall, Voltaire�������s Essay On Epic Poetry: A Study And An Edition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in literary criticism or the history of literature. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of Voltaire's essay and its significance in the literary world.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.