Candide, or Optimism

Original title: Candide, ou l'optimisme (Français)

Voltaire

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The story

Expelled from the castle over a kiss, Candide crosses a world of catastrophes repeating that all is for the best — until he learns to tend his garden.

About the author

Voltaire (1694–1778) made the philosophical tale a precision weapon against superstition and authority.

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