Œuvres completes de Voltaire (Complete Works of Voltaire) 74A : Oeuvres de 1772 (I) : 74A

Voltaire was an influential French writer and philosopher known for his satirical novel "Candide." His writing style was sharp, witty, and critical of society and authority. Voltaire's key contributions to literature include advocating for freedom of speech, religious tolerance, and challenging conventional beliefs through his works.