"Friends of Voltaire" by Evelina Beatrice Gaul is a book that tells about the circle of close friends and supporters of the outstanding French philosopher and writer Voltaire. In this fascinating essay, the author examines the life and activities of Voltaire through the prism of the people who surrounded him, recreating unforgettable moments of their communication and interaction. The book reveals not only the atmosphere of that time, but also helps to better understand the history and meaning of the idea of freedom of speech, which Voltaire so worthily embodied in his life. "Friends of Voltaire" is a fascinating literary study that reveals the greatness and essence of the great philosopher through the prism of relationships with the environment.