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This edition presents Voltaire's satirical novella, which follows the misadventures of Candide as he navigates a world filled with absurdity and suffering, challenging the philosophy of optimism. Alongside this, Rasselas, a prince from Abyssinia, embarks on a quest for happiness, exploring themes of existential inquiry and the nature of human contentment. The 1888 reprint maintains the original text's integrity, offering readers a chance to engage with these classic works that critique philosophical ideals and societal norms.
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Voltaire's Candide, Samuel Johnson
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Voltaire's Candide
- Subtitle
- Or, the optimist. Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia. Third Edition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Samuel Johnson
- Publisher
- hansebooks
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 292
- ISBN13
- 9783337164805
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- This edition presents Voltaire's satirical novella, which follows the misadventures of Candide as he navigates a world filled with absurdity and suffering, challenging the philosophy of optimism. Alongside this, Rasselas, a prince from Abyssinia, embarks on a quest for happiness, exploring themes of existential inquiry and the nature of human contentment. The 1888 reprint maintains the original text's integrity, offering readers a chance to engage with these classic works that critique philosophical ideals and societal norms.