The Princess of Babylon
by Voltaire and Andrew Moore
The Princess of Babylon is a rarely published philosophical tale that Voltaire (Francois Marie Arouet, 1694-1778) wrote in 1768. --- The story focuses on Amazan, a handsome, unknown shepherd, and Formosanta, the Princess of Babylon, whose love and jealousy drive them to travel the world. During their travels, Voltaire, by using metaphors and adventurous scenes, confronts the protagonists and the reader with basic Enlightenment values.
Release Date:
July 15, 2008
