Synopses & Reviews
This selection of treatises written by Voltaire is headed by the title essay—an unedited text from Spain in which the fictitious university student Zapata presents the distinguished heads of the Inquisition with his doubts about subjects such as the sacred truths of the Catholic Church.
Synopsis
This selection of treatises written by Voltaire is headed by the title essay—an unedited text from Spain in which the fictitious university student Zapata presents the distinguished heads of the Inquisition with his doubts about subjects such as the sacred truths of the Catholic Church.
About the Author
Voltaire was a leading scholar and philosopher of the French Enlightenment, well-known for his sharp wit, philosophy, and defense of civil liberties. His essays, poetry, drama, and philosophical writings are regularly published in collected translations the world over.