Memnon ou la sagesse humaine by Voltaire
"Memnon ou la sagesse humaine" by Voltaire is a philosophical tale published in 1749. The story follows Memnon, who resolves to live as a perfectly wise man by renouncing passion, staying sober, and cultivating friendships. His carefully laid plans quickly unravel through a series of misfortunes, leading to an encounter with a celestial spirit who offers unexpected counsel. This tale explores human folly and questions whether happiness can be achieved through reason
alone, presenting a less optimistic view than Voltaire's earlier works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Voltaire, 1694-1778 |
|---|---|
| Title | Memnon ou la sagesse humaine |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memnon_ou_la_sagesse_humaine |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4648 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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