# Letters to Eugenia; Or, A Preservative Against Religious Prejudices Author: Holbach, Paul Henri Thiry, baron d', 1723-1789; Middleton, Anthony C. [Translator] Genre: Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Language: English License: Public domain Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31275 Amazon editions: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Letters+to+Eugenia%3B+Or%2C+A+Preservative+Against+Religious+Prejudices+Holbach&tag=cyberlibrar00-20 ## Summary I am unable, Madam, to express the grievous sentiments that the perusal of your letter produced in my bosom. Did not a rigorous duty retain me where I am, you would see me flying to your succor. Is it, then, true that Eugenia is miserable? Is even she tormented with chagrin, scruples, and inquietudes? In the midst of opulence and grandeur; assured of the tenderness and esteem of a husband who adores you; enjoying at court the advantage, so rare, of being sincerely beloved by every one; surrounded by friends who render sincere homage to your talents, your knowledge, and your tastes,--how can you suffer the pains of melancholy and sorrow? Your pure and virtuous soul can surely know neither... ## Chapters - [Chapter 16](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/16/index.md) - [Chapter 11](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/11/index.md) - [Chapter 13](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/13/index.md) - [Chapter 9](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/9/index.md) - [Chapter 20](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/20/index.md) - [Chapter 17](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/17/index.md) - [Chapter 19](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/19/index.md) - [Chapter 18](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/18/index.md) - [Chapter 15](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/15/index.md) - [Chapter 10](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/10/index.md) - [Chapter 14](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/14/index.md) - [Chapter 12](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/12/index.md) - [Chapter 3](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/3/index.md) - [Chapter 8](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/8/index.md) - [Chapter 1](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/1/index.md) - [Chapter 4](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/4/index.md) - [Chapter 2](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/2/index.md) - [Chapter 7](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/7/index.md) - [Chapter 5](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/5/index.md) - [Chapter 6](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/letters-to-eugenia-or-a-preservative-against-religious-prejudices-31275/chapters/6/index.md)