Candido, o El Optimismo by Voltaire

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Author Voltaire, 1694-1778
Title Candido, o El Optimismo
Credits Produced by Tom Richards, Arno Peters, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Candido, o El Optimismo" by Voltaire is a satirical novel written during the early 18th century. The story follows a young man named Candido, who is raised in a sheltered and seemingly ideal environment, only to be thrust into a world filled with hardship and absurdity after being expelled from his home. The narrative explores themes of optimism in the face of misfortune, questioning the philosophies that suggest all experiences serve a greater purpose. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Candido, who lives a sheltered life at the Baron of Thunder-ten-Tronckh's estate. Under the tutelage of the philosopher Panglós, Candido absorbs an optimistic worldview that asserts that everything happens for the best in the best of all possible worlds. However, his idyllic life is shattered when he is expelled after a chance encounter with Cunegunda, the Baron's daughter. Wandering alone, Candido faces a series of misfortunes, including hunger and military conscription. These early chapters set the stage for Candido's journey of self-discovery as he grapples with the stark realities of life and the implications of blind optimism, foreshadowing the satire and philosophical critique that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Satire
Subject Optimism -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 7109
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 13, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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