The year 1733 was the last before the momentous scandal over the "Lettres philosophiques" which led to a new life for Voltaire at Cirey. With hindsight it can be read as a prefatory period, full of restive episodes and apprehension. Even "Zaire", a great success at the Comedie-Francaise in 1732-1733, took on a controversial edge when Voltaire wished to give it to a highly unorthodox, polemical dedication. Similar doubts about Voltaire's respect for authority are inspired by "Le Temple du gout", which was published without official permission from the censors. Despite the unease from both his political and personal disputes, Voltaire's prodigious literary activity continues unabated, and includes philosophical works, satires, poetry and a "Vie de Moliere" which remains fascinating for its encounter of minds between two of France's most gifted comic authors.
- ISBN13 9780729406468
- Publish Date 1 January 1999
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Voltaire Foundation
- Edition Critical edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 557
- Language French
- URL http://voltaire.ox.ac.uk/book/writings-1732-1733