Sartor Resartus · Character
Voltaire
French philosopher, criticized for his skepticism.
minor
Also known as Herr von Voltaire
First appearance: ii church clothes
Voltaire shows up with force in VII: Organic Filaments. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cited as an example of hero-worship in Paris, where even a sceptic could command adoration from princes and the public.
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