Publisher's Synopsis
L'Ecossaise: Comedie (1768) is a play written by the French Enlightenment philosopher and writer, Voltaire. The play is a comedy that satirizes the Scottish Enlightenment and the French aristocracy. The story revolves around the character of Lady Babcock, a Scottish noblewoman who travels to Paris and becomes embroiled in a series of romantic and political intrigues. Along the way, she encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a French duke, a Scottish doctor, and a group of Scottish rebels. Through its witty dialogue and clever plot twists, L'Ecossaise offers a biting critique of the social and political mores of 18th-century Europe. The play is considered one of Voltaire's most successful works and remains a popular example of French Enlightenment literature.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.
