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Synopsis: Voltaire publie en 1759 Candide, un conte philosophique allègre et critique. Pour avoir embrassé l'appétissante Cunégonde, le jeune Candide est chassé du château du baron de Thunder-ten-tronckh à coups de pied dans le derrière. Commence alors pour lui un grand voyage qui lui fait découvrir les horreurs du monde.<div><br></div><div>(Witty and caustic, Candide has ranked as one of the world's great satires since its first publication in 1759. In the story of the trials and travails of the youthful Candide, his mentor Dr. Pangloss, and a host of other characters, Voltaire mercilessly satirizes and exposes romance, science, philosophy, religion, and government – from Amazon.)<br><div><br></div><div>Suggested level: US, UG</div></div>
<br>Subjects: French literature--18th century; LIT.US; US; Fiction; Chapter Books (Long)</div>
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Voltaire</div>
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