What a blistering criticism of blind prejudice, ignorance, religious dogma, class distinctions and the stubborn opposition to newer ideas and thoughts! I fully understand now why Voltaire's writings helped fuel the French Revolution.
3.5 stars rounded up for its Classic-ness. Everyone knows this story, don’t they? A gentle-hearted and dimwitted pretty boy has his life turned upside-down, repeatedly, and in the most reprehensible ways—not just him, everyone he knows or admires or loves—all for the love of a woman* whose name is, ...
A decent biography and overview of Elisabeth Vigee-LeBrun, an artist who worked before and after the French Revolution. Beautiful reproductions of some of her paintings, and a well-written story. For the longer review, please go here:http://www0.epinions.com/review/Elisabeth_Vigee_Le_Brun_The_Odysse...
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