"Candide, ou l'optimisme" by Voltaire is a classic philosophical novel written during the mid-18th century, specifically in the Enlightenment period. The narrative follows Candide, a young man raised in the castle of Baron Thunder-ten-tronckh, who undergoes a series of tumultuous adventures that challenge the philosophy of optimism espoused by ... More @Wikipedia
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