Candide or The Optimist

Author: Voltaire
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, London, 1948

Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Aging or marking
Markings: No markings

This narrative follows the journey of a naive young man as he experiences a series of misfortunes and disillusionments. He maintains an unwavering optimism despite encountering cruelty, injustice, and suffering. The story satirizes philosophical optimism and explores themes of free will, social inequality, and the absurdity of human existence. Ultimately, it encourages readers to question conventional wisdom and find meaning in cultivating their own gardens.