Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

1737 was a year in which Voltaire was in great danger from his political enemies and in place of literary work, threw himself into Newtonian metaphysics, focussing on an "Essai sur la nature du feu, et sur sa propagation" for the prestigious Academie des sciences annual essay prize. Clarifying his 'systeme de morale' on human happiness and liberty, Voltaire wrote seven "Discours en vers sur l'homme" and was also inspired to write "Le Songe de Platon", a conte philosophique contesting Plato's social ideas. He also began the tragedy most acclaimed during his lifetime, the classically-inspired "Merope".

Every six seconds-or every two minutes-someone, somewhere, is raped. Such an attack affects the targeted victim, to be sure. But the ripples of pain, tears and trauma spread in exploding, concentric circles outward from the victim to engulf partners, parents, siblings, friends and coworkers in a never-ending cycle of dealing with the aftermath. In FACES OF RAPE, you will meet many hesitant-but brave-spokespersons for those who are often shunned, silenced and forgotten by society. Rape is the one crime that, for some reason, brings shame on its victims, and, too often, congratulatory slaps on the back to its perpetrators. In raw, intense, candid accounts, men and women share their heartbreak, their failures and their triumphs. If you, or someone you know, has been raped, this book will make you angry, and this book will give you hope. Through solidarity-knowing that others have walked where you may be walking and are still here to live, breathe and succeed-you will realize that there is life after rape, and there is strength even after debilitating weakness.