Candide
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Published:
Memphis, TN : General Books, [2010].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
65 pages ; 23 cm.
Lexile measure:
1110L
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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:
9781153594042 , 1153594048
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 7.3, 5 Points
Lexile measure:
1110

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Reprint. New York : Boni and Liveright, 1918. Introduction by Philip Littell.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Voltaire. (2010). Candide. Memphis, TN, General Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Voltaire, 1694-1778. 2010. Candide. Memphis, TN, General Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Voltaire, 1694-1778, Candide. Memphis, TN, General Books, 2010.

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Voltaire. Candide. Memphis, TN, General Books, 2010.

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