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Candide : Or, Optimism.
Title:
Candide : Or, Optimism.
Author:
Voltaire.
ISBN:
9781775566298
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (207 pages)
Contents:
Title -- Contents -- Introduction -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- V -- VI -- VII -- VIII -- IX -- X -- XI -- XII -- XIII -- XIV -- XV -- XVI -- XVII -- XVIII -- XIX -- XX -- XXI -- XXII -- XXIII -- XXIV -- XXV -- XXVI -- XXVII -- XXVIII -- XXIX -- XXX -- Endnotes.
Abstract:
Ever since 1759, when Voltaire wrote "Candide" in ridicule of the notion that this is the best of all possible worlds, this world has been a happier place for readers. Voltaire wrote it in three days, and many generations have found that its laughter does not grow old.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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