Voltaire

Jason Wang

Feb 20, 202043 min read

Summary of "Candide" by Voltaire

Candide is a phenomenal story published in 1759 that was written by the famed Enlightenment thinker Voltaire. A thought-provoking tale...

Jason Wang

Feb 18, 202015 min read

Review of "The Philosophical Dictionary" by Voltaire

The Philosophical Dictionary is a humorous encyclopedia written by Voltaire concerning topics such as customs, religion, humanity’s place...

Jason Wang

Feb 12, 202026 min read

Summary of "Zadig" by Voltaire

Zadig, otherwise known as the Book of Fate, is a fictional story published in 1747 that was written by Voltaire. An entertaining read,...

Jason Wang

Feb 11, 202016 min read

Summary of "Micromegas" and "The Lisbon Earthquake" by Voltaire

Micromegas is a short story published in 1752 and written by Voltaire while The Lisbon Earthquake appeared in 1756. Micromegas focuses on...