This has to be one of the best of all possible biographies! Although revered in his day, Voltaire was an outspoken critic of religious intolerance and persecution and his barbed wit and commitment to reason led to him being jailed twice and eventually banished by the King. His personal life was as colourful as his intellectual one and Roger Pearson's witty and erudite tribute is an eminently enjoyable read. Highly recommended.
(Denise Lewis - bwl 59 Winter 2011 ) |
