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Candide, the wittiest and best-loved book of a genius who is still unequaled in his ability to spin art out of philosophy, became a huge bestseller in Europe after it was published in 1759. Voltaire, skeptical of the systems of philosophy that were floated about to explain the workings of the world, used this satirical story about the optimist Candide and his friend Dr. Pangloss to interrogate and discredit the philosophies and approach more closely the truth about human life, suffering, and happiness in the real world. Now, the short novel Candide is considered one of the most important texts of the enlightenment.
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“When we observe such things as the recrudescence of fundamentalism in the United States, the horrors of religious fanaticism in the Middle East, the appalling danger which the stubbornness of political intolerance presents to the whole world, we must surely conclude that we can still profit by the example of lucidity, the acumen, the intellectual honesty and the moral courage of Voltaire.”
—A. J. Ayer
—A. J. Ayer
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This review is from: Candide and Other Stories (Hardcover)
In a list of my six favorite books for "The Week" magazine, I wrote: "Whenever all seems lost, I pick up this 1759 tale of eternally optimistic yet misfortune-prone Candide's efforts to reunite with his true love. His ability to persevere in the face of mind-numbing self-delusion is awesome."
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The genius was also a world class author!,
By richard lionhearted (Philly,PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Candide and Other Stories (Paperback)
A great selection of stories where Voltaire shows off his literary style and espouses his philosophy on different topics.He is a great story teller and has a great sense of humour too.
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but we must go and work in the garden,
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This review is from: Candide and Other Stories (Hardcover)
Where else can one read the narration of an optimist who looses his friends to death, escapes the European mainland, discovers utopia, returns to the mainland, and reunites with friends who were believed to be dead, while infused with the philosophical and political wit of Voltaire? Fabulous example of satire and genius.
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