Voltaire's Candide: Or, The Optimist. Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

by 1694-1778 Voltaire, Samuel Johnson, Henry Morley

Book Overview

This edition of Voltaire's classic satire Candide includes a bonus text: Samuel Johnson's Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia, a similar work of fiction that explores philosophical questions through the lens of storytelling. Both works are witty, charming, and thought-provoking, making them essential reading for anyone interested in the history of literature.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021189650
• ISBN13: 9781021189653
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"