Voltaire's Candide Or The Optimist, And Rasselas Prince Of Abyssinia (1884)
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ISBN10: 1165205661
ISBN13: 9781165205660
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165205660
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Voltaire's Candide Or The Optimist, And Rasselas Prince Of Abyssinia (1884) is a classic work of literature that combines two famous philosophical tales. The first story, Candide, follows the adventures of a young man named Candide who is taught by his mentor, Dr. Pangloss, that the world is inherently good and that everything happens for a reason. However, Candide's experiences prove otherwise as he faces numerous hardships and tragedies throughout his journey. The second story, Rasselas Prince Of Abyssinia, tells the story of a young prince who, despite living a life of luxury and privilege, becomes dissatisfied with his life and sets out on a quest for knowledge and meaning. Along the way, he encounters various philosophical ideas and learns valuable lessons about the nature of happiness and the human condition. Both stories are renowned for their biting satire and commentary on the flaws of society, religion, and human nature. Overall, Voltaire's Candide Or The Optimist, And Rasselas Prince Of Abyssinia is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that continues to be relevant and influential in modern times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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