Voltaire
Candide (AmazonClassics Edition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781542048545
- author:
- Voltaire
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lake Union Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 14 x 1.3 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Candide, a young man living in an idyllic world, is forced to confront the harsh realities of life when his sheltered existence is shattered.
Written in just three days and initially published in secret due to its provocative nature, Voltaire's satire targets the flaws of blind optimism, romantic idealism, and societal complacency with biting wit.
This revised edition of Candide includes editorial revisions, offering a fresh perspective on a story that continues to resonate with readers today.
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