Candide And Other Romances

Candide And Other Romances

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Voltaire
Binding: Hardback
Published: John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd; Dodd, Mead and Company, 1929

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

Candide is a satirical novella that chronicles the misadventures of its naive protagonist, Candide, as he journeys across the world, encountering various forms of suffering and injustice. Voltaire's biting wit and sharp irony permeate the narrative, presenting a scathing critique of philosophical optimism and societal hypocrisy. The work illustrates the absurdity of human folly and the harsh realities of life, ultimately arguing for a pragmatic approach to happiness and a focus on cultivating one's own garden. This classic of Enlightenment literature remains a powerful and thought-provoking commentary on the human condition.

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Description

Author: Voltaire
Binding: Hardback
Published: John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd; Dodd, Mead and Company, 1929

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

Candide is a satirical novella that chronicles the misadventures of its naive protagonist, Candide, as he journeys across the world, encountering various forms of suffering and injustice. Voltaire's biting wit and sharp irony permeate the narrative, presenting a scathing critique of philosophical optimism and societal hypocrisy. The work illustrates the absurdity of human folly and the harsh realities of life, ultimately arguing for a pragmatic approach to happiness and a focus on cultivating one's own garden. This classic of Enlightenment literature remains a powerful and thought-provoking commentary on the human condition.