The life of Voltaire

"The Life of Voltaire" by Evelyn Beatrice Hall is a biography that tells the story of François-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire, a famous philosopher and writer. The book looks at Voltaire's life, starting with his birth in Paris in 1694 to a well-off family, and how he became a leading thinker. It talks about his clever mind and the people who influenced him early on, like his godfather, who helped him learn and think freely. The book also shows how important events and friendships shaped Voltaire's ideas and writings, which he used to question society with humor and reason.