Letters on England Letter XXIII - On the Regard that Ought to be Shown to Men of Letters
In which Voltaire observes the English nation's unique reverence and practical support for men of letters and artists, contrasting it with the more formal and institutional patronage found in France. He also reflects on the public esteem bestowed upon the arts, notably theatre, despite occasional puritanical opposition, highlighting the respect paid to cultural figures and their enduring monuments.
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