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Candide

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1759 satirical novella by Voltaire

A satire by Voltaire that attacks the philosophical optimism of his time.

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Book review: Candide, by Voltaire | Words And Peace

A personal reflection on rereading Voltaire's classic, focusing on the author's critique of religious institutions and the hypocrisy found within them.

Words And Peace·2026-07-21

A BRIEF ANALYSIS OF VOLTAIRE’S “CANDIDE”

A scholarly analysis that explores how the text critiques excessive optimism and religious leadership through the misadventures of its main character.

Academia.edu·2022-01-01

Candide by Voltaire (Book Review) - by Zed - Book Chatter

A positive review of the novel that highlights Voltaire's mastery of satire and the dramatic, often tragic, journey of the protagonist as he encounters a harsh world.

Book Chatter·2025-02-09

David Stuart Davies looks at Candide - Wordsworth Editions

This article examines the novella as a 'literary firework display' and discusses how Voltaire uses the names and experiences of his characters to ridicule the philosophy of optimism.

Wordsworth Editions·2024-05-01

Candide - Wikipedia

This comprehensive entry provides an overview of Voltaire's 1759 satirical novella, detailing its historical context, literary significance, and its relationship to other works of the Enlightenment era.

Wikipedia·2026-07-27

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