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Table of Contents
Preface

Introduction

I. Background to the Du Resnel and Silhouette translations

A. The Voltaire-Du Resnel relationship and the problem of authorship

B. The general principles of poetic translation and specifically with regard to the two texts

II. The early French reaction to the translations

III. Voltaire's reaction to the Essay on man

IV. Fontanes's translation and the later French reaction

Conclusion

List of works consulted

The Fortunes of Popes Essay on man in 18thcentury

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      Publisher: LUP - Voltaire Foundation
      Publication Date: 12/31/1971 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780729401746, 978-0729401746
      ISBN10: 072940174X

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Table of Contents
      Preface

      Introduction

      I. Background to the Du Resnel and Silhouette translations

      A. The Voltaire-Du Resnel relationship and the problem of authorship

      B. The general principles of poetic translation and specifically with regard to the two texts

      II. The early French reaction to the translations

      III. Voltaire's reaction to the Essay on man

      IV. Fontanes's translation and the later French reaction

      Conclusion

      List of works consulted

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