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The ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Library is now home to a rare collection of materials related to the prolific Enlightenment period philosopher, Voltaire (1694-1778).

This estate gift, entrusted to ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û by Professor Peter Lambert-David Southam, is a treasure trove of historical handwritten documents, some written by Voltaire himself, consisting of letters, poems, essays, memoirs, notes, legal documents, trial testimonies, and architectural drawings – many of which have never been published before. It offers a unique window into the life and mind of Voltaire.

Classified as: Ann Marie Holland, ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û, ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Library, Voltaire
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Published on: 18 Oct 2023
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