Le Fanatisme Ou Mahomet Le Prophete: Tragedie (1743)

Le Fanatisme Ou Mahomet Le Prophete: Tragedie (Fanaticism or Mahomet the Prophet: Tragedy) is a play written by the famous French philosopher and writer, Voltaire. It was first published in 1743 and is considered one of his most controversial works. The play is set in the 7th century and focuses on the life of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, and his followers. The play explores themes of religious fanaticism, political power, and the dangers of blind faith. It portrays Muhammad as a manipulative and power-hungry leader who uses religion to control his followers and gain political power. The play also criticizes the violent and oppressive nature of Islamic law and the treatment of women in Islamic societies.Le Fanatisme Ou Mahomet Le Prophete: Tragedie caused a lot of controversy when it was first published, as it was seen as an attack on Islam and Muhammad. Voltaire was accused of blasphemy and faced criticism from both religious and political authorities. However, the play was also praised for its critique of religious fanaticism and its promotion of reason and tolerance.Overall, Le Fanatisme Ou Mahomet Le Prophete: Tragedie is an important work in the history of French literature and philosophy. It continues to be studied and debated by scholars and readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.