Blaise Pascal
Cartas Escritas A Un Provincial... is a series of eighteen letters written by Blaise Pascal under the pseudonym Louis de Montalte. These letters, originally published between 1656 and 1657, are a defense of Antoine Arnauld, a Jansenist theologian who was on trial before the faculty of theology at the University of Paris. Pascalâs âLettres provincialesâ are celebrated for their elegant prose and satirical attacks on the casuistry of the Jesuits. They are a significant work in the history of French literature and religious polemics.Pascal’s work provides insight into the theological debates of the 17th century and remains a compelling read for those interested in religious history, philosophy, and the art of persuasive writing. The letters are noted for their wit, clarity, and forceful argumentation, making them a cornerstone of French classical literature.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.
