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Candide (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Bantam Classics (Pb)) School - 1999
by Voltaire, Francois M
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- Title Candide (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Bantam Classics (Pb))
- Author Voltaire, Francois M
- Binding school
- Edition Turtleback Scho
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 122
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Turtleback Books
- Date October 1999
- Bookseller's Inventory # 0808509551.G
- ISBN 9780808509554 / 0808509551
- Weight 0.31 lbs (0.14 kg)
- Dimensions 7.18 x 4.32 x 0.52 in (18.24 x 10.97 x 1.32 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Satire, Voltaire
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 59011563
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Summary
Ever since 1759, when Voltaire wrote "Candide" in ridicule of the notion that this is the best of all possible worlds, this world has been a happier place for readers. Voltaire wrote it in three days, and many generations have found that its laughter does not grow old.
First line
THERE lived in Westphalia, at the country seat of Baron Thunder-ten-tronckh, a young lad blessed by nature with the most agreeable manners.