Autograph letter from Voltaire to Frederick II of Prussia, dated [c. 10 August 1775] [D19599].
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CMV36699
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5-240 (VII, f.60-1), ‘1775 (M. 9450)’
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Autograph letter from Voltaire to Frederick II of Prussia, dated [c. 10 August 1775] [D19599].
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Incipit Diplomatic:
Le Kain dans vos jours de repos
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Le Kain dans vos jours de repos
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Brief Summary:
Autograph letter from Voltaire to Frederick II of Prussia, dated [c. 10 August 1775] .
Detailed Summary:
The author praises the King for finding joy in poetry and theatre, highlighting how this appreciation contrasts with the courtly culture at Versailles. He notes the King’s ability to balance the arts with governance, while pointing out the rising influence of German talent and philosophy. The author reflects on the transformative effect of the King’s intellectual pursuits and the growing philosophical movement in France, expressing hope for future reforms. He concludes with gratitude for the King’s continued kindness and a plea to retain his support for the ailing author.
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2 ff.
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2
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The manuscript is bound with other documents in contemporary red morocco.
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Wagnière endorsed MS1 ‘1775’.
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[c. 10 August 1775]
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Fernand Caussy, Inventaire des manuscrits de la bibliothèque de Voltaire conservée à la bibliothèque impériale publique de Saint-Pétersbourg (Geneva, Slatkine reprints, 1970)
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