Candide
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Published:
Toronto ; New York : Bantam Books, 1981.
Format:
Book
Edition:
Bantam classic ed.
Physical Desc:
122 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Lexile measure:
1110L
Rating:
1110L
Status:

Description

Candide is the story of a gentle man who, though pummeled and slapped in every direction by fate, clings desperately to the belief that he lives in "the best of all possible worlds." On the surface a witty, bantering tale, this eighteenth-century classic is actually a savage, satiric thrust at the philosophical optimism that proclaims that all disaster and human suffering is part of a benevolent cosmic plan. Fast, funny, often outrageous, the French philosopher's immortal narrative takes Candide around the world to discover that — contrary to the teachings of his distringuished tutor Dr. Pangloss — all is not always for the best. Alive with wit, brilliance, and graceful storytelling, Candide has become Voltaire's most celebrated work.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
0553211668, 9780553211665
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 7.3, 5 Points
Lexile measure:
1110

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1110L,Lexile
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Accelerated Reader,UG,7.3,5,28450

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APA Citation (style guide)

Voltaire., & Bair, L. (1981). Candide. Bantam classic ed. Bantam Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Voltaire, 1694-1778 and Lowell. Bair. 1981. Candide. Bantam Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Voltaire, 1694-1778 and Lowell. Bair, Candide. Bantam Books, 1981.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Voltaire, and Lowell Bair. Candide. Bantam classic ed. Bantam Books, 1981.

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