The Life of Voltaire V1 is a comprehensive biography of the famous French Enlightenment writer and philosopher, Francois-Marie Arouet, better known by his pen name, Voltaire. Written by American biographer James Parton, the book covers the life and times of Voltaire, from his birth in 1694 to his death in 1778. Parton delves into the many facets of Voltaire's life, including his early years as a writer and his eventual rise to fame as one of the most...