Candide and Philosophical Letters

by Voltaire

Book Overview

A flamboyant and controversial personality of enormous wit and intelligence, Voltaire is one of the most intriguing figures of the eighteenth century Enlightenment. His masterpiece is Candide, a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679600035
• ISBN13: 9780679600039
• Release Date: September 1992
• Publisher: Modern Library
• Length: 283 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

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I think that Candide, by Voltaire is a must-read. It mocks the traditonal views of optimism and takes on a almost, humorous approach to telling that story. It also teaches a lesson of contentment and it shows how Candide experienced the contentment of El Dorado and the sybolism of El Dorado to God's kingdom.