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Candide (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"Candide" is a French satire published for the first time in 1759 by Voltaire. It begins with a young Candide who lives a sheltered life in an Edenic paradise and is optimally motivated by his mentor, Pangloss. The work describes the abrupt cessation of this lifestyle, followed by Candide's slow and painful disillusionment, witnessing and experiencing great difficulties in the world. While the philosophers of Voltaire's day have opposed the problem of evil, Candide also in this short novel, though more directly and humorous.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Ale.Mar.
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. April 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788892860414
• Artikelnr.: 59279038

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.