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Travel in the footsteps of Voltaire, the prolific French writer, who’s critical view on religion and the government, often landed him in hot water. Outspoken in his writings, as well as his every day life, Voltaire produced works in almost every literary form, from poetry and plays, to novels and historical pieces. Discover the twists and turns that led him to become one of France’s best known and most opinionated writers.
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