But this is not so, Candide and his companions encounter nothing but ludicrous calamities in their madcap travels around the world – war crimes, earthquakes, inquisitions and chain gangs – all based with horrible closeness on real events of the 18th century. Following an indiscretion, Candide is cast out into the world which according to Pangloss is ‘the best of all possible worlds’. This book is a narrative by the 17th century philosopher Voltaire with Candide as. Young nobleman Candide lives a sheltered and comfortable life under the tutorship of the ridiculous Dr Pangloss who espouses the prevailing 18th-century philosophy of Optimism. Candide: Thoughts of Voltaire on Optimism, Philosophy and The Other. This classic of French literature features an introduction by Dr Marine Ganofsky. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. This classic of French literature has been a bestseller for over two hundred years. Candide, or the Optimist is Voltaire’s hilarious and deeply scathing satire on the Age of Enlightenment.
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