Letters on England by Voltaire is a collection of reflective essays written during the early 18th century while Voltaire was living in England. The work provides insights into English society, politics, and religion, examining the customs and philosophy of the English through Voltaire’s ironic and critical lens. In the introduction, he describes a conversation with a Quaker, presenting the unique beliefs of the Quakers regarding baptism and communion, which challenge traditional Christian practices. Through this dialogue, Voltaire captures the Quakers' perspectives on spirituality, social customs, and human conduct with wit and curiosity, reflecting on themes of piety, simplicity, and the complexities of religious beliefs. This introduction sets the stage for a broader cultural critique of England's various religious and sectarian practices that follows in the subsequent letters.

INTRODUCTION

LETTER I.?ON THE QUAKERS
LETTER II.?ON THE QUAKERS
LETTER III.?ON THE QUAKERS
LETTER IV.?ON THE QUAKERS
LETTER V.?ON THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND
LETTER VI.?ON THE PRESBYTERIANS
LETTER VII.?ON THE SOCINIANS, OR ARIANS, OR ANTITRINITARIANS
LETTER VIII.?ON THE PARLIAMENT
LETTER IX.?ON THE GOVERNMENT
LETTER X.?ON TRADE
LETTER XI.?ON INOCULATION
LETTER XII.?ON THE LORD BACON
LETTER XIII.?ON MR. LOCKE
LETTER XIV.?ON DESCARTES AND SIR ISAAC NEWTON
LETTER XV.?ON ATTRACTION
LETTER XVI.?ON SIR ISAAC NEWTON’S OPTICS
LETTER XVII.?ON INFINITES IN GEOMETRY, AND SIR ISAAC NEWTON’S CHRONOLOGY
LETTER XVIII.?ON TRAGEDY
LETTER XX.?ON SUCH OF THE NOBILITY AS CULTIVATE THE BELLES LETTRES
LETTER XXI.?ON THE EARL OF ROCHESTER AND MR. WALLER
LETTER XXII.?ON MR. POPE AND SOME OTHER FAMOUS POETS
LETTER XXIII.?ON THE REGARD THAT OUGHT TO BE SHOWN TO MEN OF LETTERS
LETTER XXIV.?ON THE ROYAL SOCIETY AND OTHER ACADEMIES