Voltaire

Candide and Other Works

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ISBN 13:: 9781840227307
author:: Voltaire
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Wordsworth Editions
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 129 x 15 x 198 cm
Genre:: Fiction,Classics, ,
Condition:: New
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Candide and Other Works by Voltaire is a collection of three novellas that showcase the author's mastery of satire and wit. With sparkling humour and biting commentary, Voltaire tackles various social ills of his time, including organised religion, aristocratic pride, and colonial ambition. Through these stories, Voltaire offers a sharp critique of the world around him, using characters such as Candide, Zadig, and Nanine to illustrate his points. The result is a collection that remains remarkably relevant today, offering a unique blend of entertainment and intellectual stimulation. This edition includes an introduction and notes by James Fowler, providing valuable context and insight into Voltaire's works.

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