L'Ingénu by Voltaire
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Voltaire, 1694-1778
French
"L'Ingénu" by Voltaire is a philosophical tale published in 1767. A Huron man arrives in France and views French society with innocent candor. He falls in love with Mlle de Saint-Yves, but their romance faces obstacles from religious authorities and tyrannical powers of Louis XIV's era. The work satirizes abuses of power, religious constraint, and ...
emotional storytelling, Voltaire crafts a tale of thwarted love and tragic fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Lucas Miller
5 months agoAfter completing the first chapter, the author clearly understands the subject matter in depth. Don't hesitate to download this.
Amanda Campbell
2 months agoFor a digital edition, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. An excellent read overall.
Andrew Anderson
1 month agoFrom a reader’s standpoint, the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. I’ll be referencing this again soon.
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Joseph Brown
2 weeks agoThis came highly recommended and the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. Time very well spent.