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Candide (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

In a castle of Westphalia, belonging to the Baron of Thunder-ten-Tronckh, lived a youth, whom nature had endowed with the most gentle manners. His countenance was a true picture of his soul. He combined a true judgment with simplicity of spirit, which was the reason, I apprehend, of his being called Candide. The old servants of the family suspected him to have been the son of the Baron's sister, by a good, honest gentleman of the neighborhood, whom that young lady would never marry because he had been able to prove only seventy-one quarterings, the rest of his genealogical tree having been lost through the injuries of time. The Baron was one of the most powerful lords in Westphalia, for his castle had not only a gate, but windows. His great hall, even, was hung with tapestry. All the dogs of his farm-yards formed a pack of hounds at need; his grooms were his huntsmen; and the curate of the village was his grand almoner. They called him "My Lord," and laughed at all his stories.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: BoD - Books on Demand
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Februar 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783749421756
• Artikelnr.: 55358550

Autorenporträt

Fran ois-Marie Arouet, better known by his pen name Voltaire, was a French writer, philosopher, and historian born on November 21, 1694, in Paris. He is best remembered for his sharp wit, satirical works, and criticism of institutions such as the Catholic Church and the practice of slavery. Voltaire was a strong advocate for civil liberties, including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the separation of church and state, principles that shaped much of his writing. Throughout his life, Voltaire was influenced by thinkers like John Locke and Isaac Newton, and his works left a lasting impact on later Enlightenment figures, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Denis Diderot. Voltaire s writings often challenged authority and sought to promote reason, tolerance, and individual rights. He lived through a time of significant political and social change, and his works were instrumental in shaping modern ideas about governance, religion, and society. Voltaire passed away on May 30, 1778, in Paris, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence Western thought.