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Candide is a french satire written by Voltaire and published in the year 1759. Voltaire is considered as one of the best philosophers of Age of Enlightenment. Candide has been translated into various languages of the world. Candide English versions are All for the Best published in the year 1759, The Optimist published in the year 1762 and Optimism published in the year 1974. The story starts with a young man by the name of Candide, who lives a sheltered life in Edenic paradise with his mentor Leibnizian optimism, Professor Pangloss. You can download Candide PDF at the end.

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The story of the novel revolves around the life of Candide and his struggles and hardships which he faced in his life. Candide encounters success and scandal both at the same time. After its publication, the book was banned because it contains intellectual hostility, political sedition and religious blasphemy. But because of its sharp wit and insightful portrayal of human nature, it inspired various artists and authors to mimic and adapt it. Candide is among the widely taught book of French literature. According to Martin Seymour-Smith Candide is among the 100 most influential books ever written.

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Candide is written by well known French author Voltaire.
Candide original title is Candide, ou I’Optimisme.
Candide was written in French language and was published in France for the first time.
Candide comes under the Genre of Bildungsroman, picaresque novel, satire and Conte philosophique.
Candide was published by Jean Nourse, Lambert, Carmer, Marc-Michel Rey and various other publishers and printer in the year 1759.
Candide was published in the Jan of 1759.
Candide is one of the most challenging and widely taught books in schools and colleges in France.