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Candide
Candide
Author: Voltaire, Peter Constantine (Translator)
Peter Constantine (Translator) — Voltaire is the pen name of François-Marie Arouet. — Witty and caustic, Candide has ranked as one of the world's great satires since its first publication in 1759. In the story of the trials and travails of the youthful Candide, his mentor Dr. Pangloss, and a host of other characters, Voltaire mercilessl...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780486266893
ISBN-10: 0486266893
Publication Date: 1991
Pages: 112
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Publisher: Dover Publications
Book Type: Paperback
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Interesting book about discovery in different states of mind.

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I've never enjoyed satire more than I did while reading Candide.
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Caustic and hilarious, Candide has ranked as one of the world's great satires since its first publication in 1759. It concerns the adventures of the youthful Candide, disciple of Leibniz.
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Funny, ironic satire. If you enjoy subtle, self-deprecating humor, you will love this classic!


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