Voltaire
Candide
- ISBN 13:
- 9781503253797
- author:
- Voltaire
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 86
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Humorous, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Candide: A Satirical Tale of Optimism and Disillusionment
First published in 1759, Candide is a French satire by philosopher Voltaire. The novella follows the story of Candide, a young man living in an idyllic paradise, as he experiences a series of hardships that challenge his optimistic worldview.
Through a sarcastic and fast-moving narrative, Voltaire pokes fun at various aspects of society, including religion, philosophy, and politics. The result is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, one that asks difficult questions about the nature of evil and the best possible world.
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