Voltaire's Politics: The Poet as Realist

The book is in fair condition, with noticeable wear on the cover, including scuffs and edge wear, but the binding remains intact. The pages are clean, with no inscriptions or library markings, and the text is fully legible. There is no dust jacket, as this is a paperback edition.

"Voltaire's Politics: The Poet as Realist" by Peter Gay was first published by Princeton University Press in 1959. This specific edition is the First Vintage Edition, published in February 1965 by Vintage Books, a division of Random House, in New York. The book is a paperback, despite initial metadata suggesting a hardcover format, reflecting its Vintage Books reprint status. Peter Gay, a noted historian, delves into the political philosophy of Voltaire, examining his role as a realist poet within the Enlightenment era. This edition is particularly notable for its accessibility, being a part of the Vintage Books series aimed at bringing scholarly works to a broader audience. The book is an essential read for those interested in political philosophy and the Enlightenment. The condition is fair, with visible wear to the cover but intact pages, making it a valuable yet affordable addition to any collection focused on Enlightenment thought or political realism.