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Zadig Or The Book Of Fate: An Oriental History (1780)

Zadig Or The Book Of Fate: An Oriental History (1780)

Ashmore, Francis
Voltaire

Paperback

PhilosophyLiterary CriticismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165746867
ISBN13: 9781165746866
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 44
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.12 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Zadig Or The Book Of Fate: An Oriental History is a novel written by the renowned French philosopher and writer, Voltaire, in 1780. The story is set in ancient Babylon and follows the life of the protagonist, Zadig, a young man who is blessed with a keen intellect and a good heart. Throughout the novel, Zadig faces a series of trials and tribulations, which test his integrity, wisdom, and courage.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which features a different episode in Zadig's life. In each chapter, Zadig must navigate a complex web of social and political relationships, confront moral dilemmas, and make difficult choices that will ultimately determine his fate. Along the way, he meets a diverse cast of characters, including a beautiful queen, a wise hermit, a cunning thief, and a powerful king.The novel is notable for its use of satire and irony, as well as its exploration of themes such as justice, morality, and the nature of fate. Voltaire's writing style is characterized by its wit, clarity, and elegance, making Zadig Or The Book Of Fate a classic work of literature that continues to be read and studied today.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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