Publisher Description
Voltaire's 'The Princess of Babylon' is an enchanting tale of love, intrigue, and diplomacy set in a fantastical Orient. Princess Formosante's quest for true love intertwines with political machinations, highlighting Voltaire's wit and satire. The narrative weaves romance and philosophical reflection, offering a timeless exploration of power, virtue, and the human heart, encapsulated in a captivating fairy-tale setting. Read in English, unabridged.
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About Voltaire
Voltaire (1694–1778), born François-Marie Arouet, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher known for his wit, philosophical sport, and defense of civil liberties. He produced works in almost every literary form, including poetry, novels, essays, plays, historical and scientific works, and over two thousand books and pamphlets.