Published is 1767 and written by proclaimed French writer Voltaire, L'Ingénu is a satirical novella. Following the story of a character named "Child of Nature" the book focuses on themes of lost ancestry and religion. A Huron Native American, "Child of Nature" soon discovers that his family was actually French, and he starts to adopt French customs.
Voltaire was an eighteenth century Enlightenment writer in France, known for his philosophy and wit. He is also known for his criticism of Chirstianity, which can be seen in some ways through this book. L'Ingénu is not his most notable work, but it does include criticism of the French government, which he includes in some of his non-fictional works. "Voltaire" is a pen name for François-Marie Arouet.
