Old, incomplete copy of a letter from Voltaire to Frederick II of Prussia, written from Paris and dated 15 May 1742 [D2605]
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CMV33295
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6006 (Box: 1, Folder: 10), ‘Voltaire to Frederick the Great…2, 1742 May 15’
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Old, incomplete copy of a letter from Voltaire to Frederick II of Prussia, written from Paris and dated 15 May 1742 [D2605]
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Quand vous aviez un père, et dans ce père un maître
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Old, incomplete copy of a letter from Voltaire to Frederick II of Prussia, written from Paris and dated 15 May 1742.
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Toward the beginning of the letter he says that Frederick is “counted among the kings” but is “more than them”. Voltaire compliments Frederick on performing big actions, and being wise, and writing poetry and music with ease. He writes of his hope that Frederick will “strengthen Europe, as it has shaken.” The letter ends with Voltaire saying- “The philosopher king is exactly what the philosopher who is not king tried in vain to become.” The remainder of the letter is missing.
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Europe, Music, Philosophy, Verse, Wisdom
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1 ff.
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