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Candide

by Voltaire

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Candide grows up in a castle under the tutelage of the scholar who proclaims the world to be the best of all possible worlds. As an adult, Candide tries to cling to this optimistic philosophy despite experiencing a series of horrible misfortunes.

First published: 1746 138 pages ISBN: 9781467778008
Category
Literature
Priority
Must-Read
Author works
4
Language
eng
Subjects
Conduct of lifeReadersLiteratura francesaSatireFictionCivilizationMoral conditionsEnlightenmentPolitics and governmentLife

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