Candide and Other Stories: Introduced by Roger Pearson
by Candide and Other Stories: Introduced by Roger Pearson
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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.
Product Details
- Everyman's Library Brand
- Nov 3, 1992 Pub Date:
- 9780679417460 ISBN-13:
- 067941746X ISBN-10:
- English Language
- 8.2 in * 0.8 in * 5.2 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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