François-Marie Arouet, known by his nom de plume Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and separation of church and state. Voltaire was born on November 21, 1694, and his prolific career spanned the early 18th century until his death on May 30, 1778. Although 'The Greatest Romances of All Time - Voltaire Edition' is not a known work attributed to Voltaire, his oeuvre comprises many important writings, including 'Candide', 'Zadig', and numerous plays, poems, and essays. Voltaire's literary style is marked by his sharp satire and the employment of irony, often challenging the status quo and provoking thought on moral and philosophical principles. His works have had a significant influence on Enlightenment thinking and have been instrumental in shaping modern intellectual discourse. Voltaire's philosophical letters, essays on religion, and his entries in Diderot's 'Encyclopédie' remain crucial readings in philosophy and the humanities to this day.