W 1978 Voltaire, The Franklin Library 

Notes

Candide by Voltaire is a satirical novella published in 1759. It follows the naive protagonist, Candide, as he embarks on a tumultuous journey across the world, encountering various hardships. The work critiques the optimism of the Enlightenment era, particularly the philosophy of Leibniz, by highlighting the absurdity of believing that "all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds." Voltaire uses wit and irony to explore themes of human suffering, hypocrisy, and the folly of blind optimism.

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Tan leather bound hard back edition with gold embossed designs on front and back cover and gold embossed lettering on the spine. Gold fore edge, orange silk bookmark, three raised bands, and illustrations throughout. Excellent Franklin Library Edition.