... his readers. Though he is known for much, two of his works stand out the most in his political satire life. Letters to England, which indicted the French Government, and Candide, the famous novel about ignorance and intolerance. Voltaire's life was spent following one of his quotes, "Ecrasez L"infame," Crush Infamy (Encarta 3). For Voltaire's time, 1694-1778, politics were handled by ... ...

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