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Le Temple Du Gout

by Voltaire
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025497945
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 206
  • Original Price: GBP 15.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 295 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): European / French

"Le Temple du Go�t" is a sharp and intellectually stimulating work by the preeminent Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire. Utilizing a creative blend of prose and verse, the text recounts a journey to a mythical temple where only those works of true merit and refined taste are permitted entry. Through this allegorical framework, Voltaire provides a satirical and insightful critique of the literary and artistic figures of his day, as well as the celebrated masters of previous generations.

The work functions as a definitive statement on the aesthetic standards of the 18th century, advocating for the classic virtues of clarity, elegance, and reason. Voltaire skewers the affectation and mediocrity he perceived in the cultural landscape, offering instead a vision of artistic excellence rooted in intellectual honesty. "Le Temple du Go�t" is a vital resource for anyone interested in the history of French literature, the evolution of aesthetic theory, or the witty, polemical style that made Voltaire a central figure of the Enlightenment. It remains a compelling reflection on how society judges art and the enduring quest for authentic quality.

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