À propos de Zadig de Voltaire : une réflexion anthroponymique

Abstract

"Zadig" is the anthroponym of the hero and the title of the oriental novella published by Voltaire in 1748, which has sparked numerous point of views regarding its origins and symbolism. In this study, we aim to evaluate the various proposals regarding this topic, seeking to contribute to further reflection on certain aspects, particularly the connections with Arabic and Hebrew languages, as well as a deeper understanding of the author’s intentions through this fictional work. To accomplish this, we have conducted a literature review, noting first the multircultural nature of Zadig, and then attempting to decipher the message(s) conveyed through both the anthroponym and the narrative as a whole.

Keywords

• anthroponym
• Zadig
• Voltaire
• aptonym
• message