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Voltaire
AuthorBooks · Second hand1694-1778
François-Marie Arouet, known by his pen name Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, philosopher (philosophe), satirist, and historian. Famous for his wit and his criticism of Christianity and of slavery, Voltaire was an advocate of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and separation of church and state.
3,976
Titles
15
Featured books
5
Curiosities
About Voltaire
Birth
1694
Death
1778
First book
1711
Years writing
315
François-Marie Arouet, known by his pen name Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, philosopher (philosophe), satirist, and historian. Famous for his wit and his criticism of Christianity and of slavery, Voltaire was an advocate of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and separation of church and state.
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Voltaire was an extremely prolific author who wrote over 2,000 books and pamphlets throughout his life.
His satirical wit allowed him to criticize intolerance and religious dogma despite the strict censorship laws of his time.
Beyond philosophy, he cultivated almost every literary form, including plays, poetry, novels, and science fiction.
His most famous work, Candide, is a fundamental reference of Enlightenment literature and critical thinking.
He was a tireless defender of civil liberties, always advocating for freedom of religion and free trade.
