"One of the 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written" Martin Seymour-Smith ; Literary Critic and PoetCandide is a French satire first published in 1759 by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment.It begins with a young man, Candide, who is living a sheltered life in an Edenic paradise and being indoctrinated with Leibnizian optimism by his mentor, Professor Pangloss. Candide parodies many adventure and romance clichés, the struggles of which are caricatured in a tone that is bitter and matter-of-fact. Voltaire ridicules religion, theologians, governments, armies, philosophies, and philosophers. Through Candide, he assaults Leibniz and his optimism.With its sharp wit and insightful portrayal of the human condition, the novel has since inspired many later authors and artists to mimic and adapt it. Today, Candide is recognized as Voltaire's magnum opus and is often listed as part of the Western canon. A Must Read that Belongs on Every Bookshelf!
✔ Author(s): Voltaire
✔ Title: Candide by Voltaire
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (110 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: B085HPDZK6
✔ ISBN-13: 978B085HPDZK3
✔ Language: English
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✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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Sarah Franklin
The world created in this book was unlike anything I've ever encountered. The author's imagination knows no bounds, and I was completely mesmerized by the fantastical setting.
Daphne Garner
The plot was incredibly well-crafted, with twists and turns that kept me hooked until the very last page. It was impossible to predict what would happen next.
Tasha Cobbett
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
