disturbances" from Muslim groups. "Mayor Bertrand says he is proud his town took a stand by refusing to cave in under pressure to call off the reading. Free speech is modern Europe's 'foundation stone', he says. 'For a long time we have not confirmed our convictions, so lots of people think they can contest them. Translations into English There are four known translations of the play into English: James Miller's Mahomet the Imposter, completed by John Hoadly, first performed 1744, published by A. Donaldson, 1759 (technically an adaptation, rather than a translation) The translation by E. P. Dupont publishers (New York, 1901) The translation by Robert L. Myers, published by Frederick Ungar, 1964 The translation by Hannah Burton, published by Litwin Books, 2013 References External links A freely downloadable edition of Voltaire's plays, including Mahomet, is available from the Online Library of Liberty. 1741 plays Criticism of Islam Plays set in the 7th century Cultural depictions of Muhammad Religious controversies in theatre Plays by Voltaire Plays set in Asia Tragedy plays