Mahomet

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This powerful work was read by Voltaire to Frederick of Prussia in 1740, to the king's great delight. The play was withdrawn after the fourth representation, under pressure of Church authorities who professed to see in it a bloody satire against the Christian religion. Almost three hundred years later critics are still unclear if this play is a rebuke of Islam or of Christianity or, perhaps, both. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.  Read more... Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Dramatis Personæ Letters To His Majesty the King of Prussia A Letter from M. de Voltaire to Pope Benedict XIV The Answer of Pope Benedict XIV. to M. de Voltaire A Letter of Thanks from M. de Voltaire to the Pope Act I. SCENE I. &gt SCENE II. SCENE III. SCENE IV. Act II. SCENE I. SCENE II. SCENE III. SCENE IV. SCENE V. SCENE VI. Act III. SCENE I. SCENE II. SCENE III. SCENE IV. SCENE V. SCENE VI. SCENE VII. SCENE VIII. SCENE IX. SCENE X. SCENE XI. Act IV. SCENE I. SCENE II. SCENE III. SCENE IV. SCENE V. SCENE VI. Act V. SCENE I. SCENE II. SCENE III. SCENE IV.