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La Henriade, by Francois-Marie Arouet de Voltaire, is an epic poem celebrating the life of the French King Henri IV. First published in 1723, this work cemented Voltaire's reputation as a major literary figure. Written in French, the poem explores themes of religious tolerance, political intrigue, and the challenges of leadership during a tumultuous period in French history. This edition presents ""La Henriade"" alongside a selection of other poems by Voltaire, offering readers a comprehensive view of his poetic talent. Voltaireâ€(TM)s masterful use of language and his insightful commentary on society continue to resonate with readers today, making this collection a valuable addition to any library of classic French literature. The poem remains an important work for understanding 18th-century French thought and literary style. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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