Letters on England Introduction

The Voltaire Library · Jul 23, 2026 · 7m · transcript

In which the young François Marie Arouet, later known as Voltaire, is introduced through the early contours of his life—from his Jesuit education and poetic endeavours to his sharp pen that led to imprisonment and exile. It is during his stay in England that he cultivates his literary work and keen observations, laying the groundwork for his notable Letters on England.