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This edition is essentially that of Richard Aldington edited with reference to the French editions by André Morize and George R. Havens. Norman L. Torrey's introduction is a brief commentary on Voltaire's central purpose of reducing the doctrine of philosophical optimism to absurdity. Also included are a list of principal dates in the life of Voltaire and a selected bibliography.
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Candide, Voltaire
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- Released
- 1968
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- Title
- Candide
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Voltaire
- Publisher
- Penguin Book
- Released
- 1968
- Format
- Paperback
- Series
- Tags
- Historical Themes, Adventure, Humor, Philosophical Topics, France, Military Fiction, Wars, School, French Literature, Novellas, Social Critique, Journey, Happiness, Escape, Satire, 18th century, Required Reading, Enlightenment, Misfortune, Philosophical Fiction, Paradise, Critique of Religion
- First published
- 1759
- Original title
- Candide
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- This edition is essentially that of Richard Aldington edited with reference to the French editions by André Morize and George R. Havens. Norman L. Torrey's introduction is a brief commentary on Voltaire's central purpose of reducing the doctrine of philosophical optimism to absurdity. Also included are a list of principal dates in the life of Voltaire and a selected bibliography.