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Candide and Other Philosophical Tales
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025533032
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 250
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Candide and Other Philosophical Tales is a seminal collection of short fiction by the renowned French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire. The centerpiece, Candide, is a satirical masterpiece that follows the misadventures of its naive protagonist as he travels the world, witnessing a series of absurd calamities. Through Candide's journey, Voltaire ruthlessly lampoons the Leibnizian philosophy of optimism-the belief that we live in the best of all possible worlds-contrasting it against the harsh realities of war, religious persecution, and natural disaster.
In addition to Candide, this collection features other influential philosophical tales such as Zadig and Micromégas, which employ wit, irony, and allegory to explore complex themes of justice, fate, and the limitations of human knowledge. These stories are celebrated for their sharp social commentary and their defense of reason and tolerance. Voltaire's concise, biting prose remains as relevant today as it was in the eighteenth century, offering a profound critique of dogmatism and the irrationality of human institutions. This work stands as a cornerstone of Western literature, essential for anyone seeking to understand the intellectual foundations of the modern world.
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