Candide by Voltaire
"Candide" by Voltaire is a French satire first published in 1759. A young man named Candide lives a sheltered life in paradise, learning from his mentor that everything happens "for the best in the best of all possible worlds." This illusion shatters as Candide experiences devastating hardships and witnesses historical catastrophes. Through a fast-moving, fantastical journey, Voltaire mercilessly ridicules optimistic philosophy, religion, and governments, ultimately proposing a practical alternative: "we must cultivate
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| Author | Voltaire, 1694-1778 |
|---|---|
| Title | Candide |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candide |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Satire |
| Subject | Optimism -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19942 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 5, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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