Voltaire - Théâtre complet de M. de Voltaire & La Henriade - 1772

Exciting illustrated collection of this edition, which is one of the major editions of the author's dramatic corpus, gathering his tragedies, comedies, and philosophical plays in a refined form intended for European dissemination.

This edition gathers the major works (Oedipus, Zaire, Alzire, Mahomet, The Death of Caesar, Semiramis, Tancred, among others), arranged to show the evolution of Voltaire's style and concerns, from his early classical attempts to the philosophical dramas that blend religious critique, political reflection, and the exaltation of passions — Magnificent copy of 'La Henriade' in Volume I.

The text is accompanied by prefaces and critical discourses in which Voltaire presents his views of theatre as a moral and civic instrument, capable of enlightening minds and correcting morals.

It illustrates the reception of Voltairian theatre in the Enlightenment: a theatre that, while adopting the forms of classical tragedy, becomes a vehicle for philosophy, social critique, and intellectual struggle.

Voltaire - Complete Theatre of M. de Voltaire & La Henriade - 1772 - Volumes I, II, III, IV, V, and VI - In Geneva
400, 437, 464, 420, 464, and 446 pages.

Good condition of the bindings, books in their original full brown leather, showing signs of wear, with damaged spines missing material, several headbands missing, some hinges cracked, rounded corners, marbled edges, decorated spine with raised bands, gilded titles and volume numbers on morocco pieces.

Good interior condition, browning, attractive headbands, works enriched with beautiful engravings outside the text, including in the frontispiece.

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