Voltaire

1694–1778

8 standalone books

Voltaire (Francois-Marie Arouet) was a French Enlightenment writer and philosopher known for his wit and advocacy of civil liberties, including freedom of religion and free trade. A prolific author of plays, poetry, novels, essays, and historical and scientific works, plus more than 20,000 letters, he used satire to criticize intolerance, religious dogma, and French institutions of his day.

Born

1694