"The Black and the White" is a satirical tale by Voltaire that explores the absurdity of racism and prejudice. The story follows a white European who turns black and a black African who turns white, highlighting the arbitrary nature of racial discrimination. Through humor and wit, Voltaire challenges societal norms and exposes the irrationality of such distinctions. Read in English, unabridged.
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Voltaire (1694–1778), born François-Marie Arouet, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher known for his wit, philosophical sport, and defense of civil liberties. He produced works in almost every literary form, including poetry, novels, essays, plays, historical and scientific works, and over two thousand books and pamphlets.