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About Voltaire
French Enlightenment writer and philosopher of the 18th century, he is best known for his wit and sharp critiques of religious intolerance and absolutism. His works, including *Candide* and *Treatise on Toleration*, remain influential for their blend of satire and philosophical inquiry.
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Books by Voltaire
Candide
2015
Zadig
2009
Dictionnaire philosophique
2010
The portable Voltaire
1949
Treatise on Toleration
2016