An Unpublished Letter from Voltaire to Dr John Carr, a Hertfordshire Headmaster.

The article discusses an unpublished letter from Voltaire to Dr. John Carr, a headmaster from Hertfordshire, dated August 16, 1774. In the letter, Voltaire thanks Carr for his translations of Lucian's dialogues and expresses appreciation for the gift. Carr, who was known for translating Lucian's works, received mixed reviews for his translations, with some praising his ability to capture the essence of the text while others critiqued his approach. The letter provides insight into Voltaire's literary interests and his approval of Carr's translations, hinting at a connection between the two figures. [Extracted from the article]