Candido, o El Optimismo by Voltaire
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Voltaire, 1694-1778
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"Candido, o El Optimismo" by Voltaire is a French satirical novella first published in 1759. Young Candide lives a sheltered life in paradise, taught Leibnizian optimism by his mentor Professor Pangloss, who preaches that "all is for the best" in the "best of all possible worlds." This lifestyle abruptly ends, thrusting Candide into a series of har...
and philosophical optimism itself, ultimately advocating the practical wisdom: "we must cultivate our garden." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Robert Wright
4 months agoI rarely write reviews but it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Jackson Martinez
5 months agoI didn't expect much, but it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. Simply brilliant.
Patricia Rodriguez
1 month agoAt first glance, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I will be reading more from this author.
James Hall
3 days agoTo be perfectly clear, the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. This book will stay with me for a long time.
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Michael Carter
4 months agoI rarely write reviews but it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I couldn't put it down until the very end.