"Candide" is Voltaire's philosophical satire and comic novel from 1759. It follows the young Candide and his companions through a series of misfortunes, mocking the belief that this is the best of all possible worlds. It is worth listening to for its wit, brisk storytelling, and sharp critique of blind optimism.
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Transcriber's Note: Obvious typographical errors have been corrected in this text. For a complete list, please see the bottom of this document. THE MODERN LIBRARY OF THE WORLD'S BEST BOOKS CANDIDE BY VOLTAIRE The Publishers will be glad to mail complete list of titles in the Modern Library. The list is representative of the Great Moderns and is one of the most important contributions to publishing that has been made for many years. Every reader of books will find titles he needs at a low price in an attractive form. Voltaire. CANDIDE By VOLTAIRE INTRODUCTION BY PHILIP LITTELL BONI AND LIVERIGHT, INC. PUBLISHERS NEW YORK Copyright, 1918, by Boni & Liveright, Inc. Printed in the United States of America
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