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The narrative follows Candide, a young man whose idyllic life is shattered, leading him on a journey filled with suffering and disillusionment. Influenced by his mentor Pangloss, who preaches unwavering optimism, Candide encounters the harsh realities of life that challenge this philosophy. Ultimately, Voltaire presents a nuanced perspective, suggesting that rather than blindly adhering to optimism, one should focus on practical efforts and personal responsibility, encapsulated in the advice to "cultivate our garden."
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Candide, Voltaire
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Candide
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Voltaire
- Publisher
- Spastic Cat Press
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 106
- ISBN13
- 9781612039503
- Category
- Fiction
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- The narrative follows Candide, a young man whose idyllic life is shattered, leading him on a journey filled with suffering and disillusionment. Influenced by his mentor Pangloss, who preaches unwavering optimism, Candide encounters the harsh realities of life that challenge this philosophy. Ultimately, Voltaire presents a nuanced perspective, suggesting that rather than blindly adhering to optimism, one should focus on practical efforts and personal responsibility, encapsulated in the advice to "cultivate our garden."