Voltaire is one of the most well known french writers and helped in the Enlightenment. He lived from 1694-1778. Voltaire wrote many critical works that were often very satire. His works also included philosophy.
One of his most well known works? Candide
“Fools have a habit of believing that everything written by a famous author is admirable. For my part I read only to please myself and like only what suits my taste.” ― Voltaire, Candide
Interesting videos to learn more about Voltaire and Candide:
https://youtu.be/LAzKGkTIKpg
https://youtu.be/CK1v_8tIJkI
FUN FACT: Voltaire became fluent in five languages in his lifetime.