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Candide

by Voltaire, Walter Jerrold, Rockwell Kent
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Satirical odyssey through optimism's unfounded absurdities.

If biting satire tickles your fancy, Voltaire's "Candide" could be a gem for you. It's a whirlwind tour of a young man's disastrous adventures, exposing the folly of blind optimism with wit sharp enough to slice through the pretensions of its time. Despite the years behind it, the book's humorous take on life's cruelty remains strikingly relevant, making it as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Candide

by Voltaire, Walter Jerrold, Rockwell Kent
$8.68 $5.90 32% off
$5.31 Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9780486266893
Authors: Voltaire, Walter Jerrold, Rockwell Kent
Publisher: Dover Publications, Incorporated
Date of Publication: 1991-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: French Literature, Literature, Philosophy, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.76
(rated by 273697 readers)

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Candide is the story of a gentle man who, though pummeled and slapped in every direction by fate, clings desperately to the belief that he lives in "the best of all possible worlds." On the surface a witty, bantering tale, this eighteenth-century classic is actually a savage, satiric thrust at the philosophical optimism that proclaims that all disaster and human suffering is part of a benevolent cosmic plan. Fast, funny, often outrageous, the French philosopher's immortal narrative takes Candide around the world to discover that -- contrary to the teachings of his distinguished tutor Dr. Pangloss -- all is not always for the best. Alive with wit, brilliance, and graceful storytelling, Candide has become Voltaire's most celebrated work.
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Satirical odyssey through optimism's unfounded absurdities.

If biting satire tickles your fancy, Voltaire's "Candide" could be a gem for you. It's a whirlwind tour of a young man's disastrous adventures, exposing the folly of blind optimism with wit sharp enough to slice through the pretensions of its time. Despite the years behind it, the book's humorous take on life's cruelty remains strikingly relevant, making it as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.