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"Candide" is a seminal work of Enlightenment literature and a biting satire on the philosophy of optimism. Written by the French philosopher Voltaire, this picaresque novella follows the titular character, a naive young man who is indoctrinated with the belief that he lives in the "best of all possible worlds" by his tutor, Pangloss.

The narrative traces Candide's journey as he is thrust from his sheltered existence into a world filled with inexplicable suffering. As he travels across Europe and South America, he encounters war, the Inquisition, natural disasters, and the cruelty of man. Through these trials, the work serves as a devastating critique of the philosophical systems of the 18th century, particularly the optimism championed by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. With sharp wit and relentless pace, Voltaire explores the problem of evil and the human condition, eventually leading his characters toward a pragmatic conclusion: the necessity of "cultivating one's own garden."

A cornerstone of Western literature, "Candide" remains as relevant today as it was upon its release, offering a timeless exploration of hope, reality, and the pursuit of meaning in a chaotic world.

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Parametre knihy

• Celý názov: Candide
• Autor: Voltaire
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Väzba: Brožovaná
• Počet strán: 262
• EAN: 9781025535913
• ISBN: 102553591X
• ID: 51725283
• Nakladateľ: Tradd Street Press
• Hmotnosť: 373 g
• Rozmery: 234 × 156 × 14 mm
• Dátum vydania: 14. February 2026

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