| Publisher |
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| Publication Year |
2009 |
| ISBN-13 |
9781604503524 |
| ISBN-10 |
9781604503524 |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Number of Pages |
132 Pages |
| Language |
(English) |
| Weight (grms) |
170 |
Candide, or Optimism (1759) written by Voltaire, the shining star of the French Enlightenment, is a biting, hilarious and frequently outrageous satire that pokes philosophical fun at -- of all things -- the doctrine of optimism. Candide is a nave youth stubbornly adhering to the notion that "all is for the best in this, the best of all possible worlds," despite being cast into a flood of misfortunes and picaresque misadventures that take him around the world. Whether Candide and optimism itself emerges unscathed in the end, hinges upon his own deceptively simple words: "let us cultivate our garden."
Voltaire
Voltaire born François-Marie Arouet, was a French Enlightenment writer, philosopher, historian, and satirist. He is one of the most significant and influential figures of the Age of Enlightenment, known for his wit, his sharp criticism of authority and injustice, and his advocacy for civil liberties, including freedom of speech and religion. Voltaire's work has had a profound impact on the development of modern philosophy, politics, and literature.
Voltaire
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