伏尔泰

About the Author

Voltaire, the pen name of François-Marie Arouet (1694–1778), stands as one of the towering figures of the Enlightenment, a French philosopher, historian, and playwright whose razor-sharp wit and unyielding advocacy for reason, tolerance, and civil liberties reshaped European thought. Exiled and imprisoned for his bold critiques of authority, he wielded satire as a weapon against superstition, fanaticism, and tyranny, influencing revolutions and modern democracy alike. His prolific output spans essays, poems, and historical works, but his philosophical tales, such as the iconic Candide, ou l'Optimisme—translated and celebrated in editions like 伏尔泰小说选：老实人 (Chinese Edition)—deliver profound moral lessons through adventure and irony, cementing his legacy as a champion of human progress and intellectual freedom.