The Princess of Babylon
Written by - Voltaire
Narrated by Eloise Fairfax
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Voltaire's 'The Princess of Babylon' is an enchanting tale of love, intrigue, and diplomacy set in a fantastical Orient. Princess Formosante's quest for true love intertwines with political machinations, highlighting Voltaire's wit and satire. The narrative weaves romance and philosophical reflection, offering a timeless exploration of power, virtue, and the human heart, encapsulated in a captivating fairy-tale setting. Read in English, unabridged.
- Voltaire
Born in Paris in 1694, François-Marie Arouet, who would later go by the nom-de-plume Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment philosopher, poet, historian, and author. Voltaire’s writing was often controversial, and in 1715 he was sent into his first exile in Tulle after a writing a satirical piece about the Duke of Orleans, the Regent of France. It was during this time that he produced his first major work, the play Oedipus. Although allowed to return to Paris a year later, Voltaire’s writing continued to land him in trouble. He was jailed in the Bastille two more times and was exiled from Paris for a good portion of his life. Throughout these troubles, Voltaire continued to write, producing works of poetry, a number of plays, and some historical and political texts. His most famous work is the satirical novel Candide, and many of his plays, including Oedipus and Socrates, are still performed today. Voltaire died in 1778.
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