François-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire, died in Paris, France on this day in 1778 (aged 83).
“You're a bitter man," said Candide.
That's because I've lived," said Martin.”
―from CANDIDE (1759)
That's because I've lived," said Martin.”
―from CANDIDE (1759)
CANDIDE is the story of a gentle man who, though pummeled and slapped in every direction by fate, clings desperately to the belief that he lives in “the best of all possible worlds.” On the surface a witty, bantering tale, this eighteenth-century classic is actually a savage, satiric thrust at the philosophical optimism that proclaims that all disaster and human suffering is part of a benevolent cosmic plan. Fast, funny, often outrageous, the French philosopher’s immortal narrative takes Candide around the world to discover that — contrary to the teachings of his distinguished tutor Dr. Pangloss — all is not always for the best. Alive with wit, brilliance, and graceful storytelling, Candide has become Voltaire’s most celebrated work. READ more here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/…/candide-and-other-sto…/
路易十四時代 (Voltaire)
路易十四時代 Le Siècle de Louis XIV
法國著名學者伏爾泰著，於1751年本書脫稿，而後又修訂持續達十年之久。[1]，1745年—1747年，伏爾泰曾任王家史官，這給他翻閱各種資料提供了極大的方便。本書記錄了路易十四時代法國社會面貌，不僅是政治、軍事以外，財政、貿易、宗教、哲學、文藝、科學皆有涉及。現有商務印書館出版發行的漢譯世界學術名著叢書系列，譯者是吳模信、沈懷潔、梁守鏘。
figure
Object type
figure
Museum number
S.826
Description
Standing figure of Louis XIV, glass, flame-worked, in classical dress wearing a blue cloak and turquoise stockings, holding a sceptre standing on a large wooden pedestal..
School/style
Classical style
Date
1750-1800 (?)
Production place
Made in: Nevers
(Europe,France,Bourgogne (Burgundy),Nièvre,Nevers)
Materials
glass
Technique
gilded
Dimensions
Height: 14.5 centimetres
Bibliography
Ciappi 2006 no. 66, illus. p. 233
Tait 1991 pl.229
Subjects
king/queen
Associated names
Representation of: Louis XIV, King of France and Navarre
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by: Felix Slade
Acquisition date
1868
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
S.826
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British Museum 新增了 4 張新相片。
Louis XIV was crowned King of France #onthisday in 1654, depicted here in this print http://ow.ly/NOa9i
Discover a unique self-portrait of Louis XIV in a new free display in Room 69a http://ow.ly/NPp6p
法國著名學者伏爾泰著，於1751年本書脫稿，而後又修訂持續達十年之久。[1]，1745年—1747年，伏爾泰曾任王家史官，這給他翻閱各種資料提供了極大的方便。本書記錄了路易十四時代法國社會面貌，不僅是政治、軍事以外，財政、貿易、宗教、哲學、文藝、科學皆有涉及。現有商務印書館出版發行的漢譯世界學術名著叢書系列，譯者是吳模信、沈懷潔、梁守鏘。
figure
Object type
figure
Museum number
S.826
Description
Standing figure of Louis XIV, glass, flame-worked, in classical dress wearing a blue cloak and turquoise stockings, holding a sceptre standing on a large wooden pedestal..
School/style
Classical style
Date
1750-1800 (?)
Production place
Made in: Nevers
(Europe,France,Bourgogne (Burgundy),Nièvre,Nevers)
Materials
glass
Technique
gilded
Dimensions
Height: 14.5 centimetres
Bibliography
Ciappi 2006 no. 66, illus. p. 233
Tait 1991 pl.229
Subjects
king/queen
Associated names
Representation of: Louis XIV, King of France and Navarre
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by: Felix Slade
Acquisition date
1868
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
S.826
Large image
More views (4)
Image description
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Here’s a print celebrating Louis XIV’s birth #onthisday in 1638http://ow.ly/B4QVj
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