Candide (Wisehouse Classics - with Illustrations by Jean-Michel Moreau)
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (551 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9176371069 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 106 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Today, Candide is recognized as Voltaire's magnum opus and is often listed as part of the Western canon; it is among the most frequently taught works of French literature. However, with its sharp wit and insightful portrayal of the human condition, the novel has since inspired many later authors and artists to mimic and adapt it. The work describes the abrupt cessation of this lifestyle, followed by Candide's slow, painful disillusionment as he witnesses and experiences great hardships in the world. Voltaire rid
Voltaire (Francois-Marie Arouet) (1694--1778) was one of the key thinkers of the European Enlightenment. Peter Constantine was awarded the 1998 PEN Translation Award for "Six Early Stories "by Thomas Mann and the 1999 National Translation Award for "The Undiscovered Chekhov: Forty-three New Stories." Widely acclaimed for his recent translation of the complete wor
. His translations of fiction and poetry have appeared in many publications, including "The New Yorker, Harper's," and "Paris Review. Of his many works, "Candide" remains the most popular. About the Author Voltaire (Francois-Marie Arouet) (1694--1778) was one of the key thinkers of the European Enlightenment. "He lives in New York City. Peter Constantine was awarded the 1998 PEN Translation Award for "Six Early Stories "by Thomas Mann and the 1999 National Translation Award for "The Undiscovered Chekhov: Forty-three New Stories." Widely acclaimed for his recent translation of the complete works of Isaac Babel, he also translated Gogol's "Taras Bulba" and Tolstoy's "The Cossacks "for the Modern Library
Frolicsome and Feisty! I first saw the musical adaptation of "Candide" on Broadway, in the 1970's, and loved it. I decided to do it justice by reading Voltaire's original novel, and lo! The book has an entire story well beyond the musical adaptation! I found it to be not only instructive, nut enlightening, with a message that applies to the modern world as well. It is funny, pitiful, and a fast read, worthy of any educated individual, especially in our senior years.Recommended.. fiction-like but with insight. violence is really minimum except fiction-like but with insight.violence is really minimum except slight mentioning of what the main character saw during wars and the aftermath.. CM Shifflett said A favorite classic -- but the e-book is also well done. A favorite classic -- but the e-book is also well done, complete with period illustrations. A great addition to the Kindle Library.