Candide by Voltaire
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Voltaire, 1694-1778
English
"Candide" by Voltaire is a satirical novel written in the mid-18th century. This work follows the misadventures of its main character, Candide, who is born into a privileged life but is soon expelled from his idyllic home and thrust into a world filled with absurdity, violence, and philosophical challenges. The story critiques the optimistic philos...
opening of "Candide" sets the stage with a glimpse into the life of the titular character, who grows up in the castle of Baron Thunder-ten-Tronckh, where he is taught by the optimistic philosopher Pangloss. Candide experiences a moment of youthful passion with Cunegonde, the Baron's daughter, but when discovered, he is brutally expelled from the castle. His naive belief that he lives in "the best of all possible worlds" is quickly challenged as he is thrust into a harsh reality marked by war and suffering. The beginning establishes the central themes of philosophy, love, and the inherent absurdity of life that will continue to develop throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Dorothy Perez
2 months agoI didn't expect much, but the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. Don't hesitate to download this.
Susan King
1 month agoMake no mistake, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
Mary Smith
1 month agoA fantastic discovery, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Mark Rodriguez
4 months agoFor a digital edition, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I will be reading more from this author.