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Candide and Other Stories by Voltaire

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Candide and Other Stories
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Voltaire,

Roger Pearson (Translator)

289556

Jackie "the Librarian"'s review

Apr 01, 2008

really liked it

bookshelves: classics, adultfiction, fantasy

Another one I read in French class, although I cheated and got a copy of the English translation.
What a wacky story! We live in the best of all possible worlds, according to Dr. Pangloss. And yet Candide suffers through trial and tribulation, and meets the victims of terrible situations. Mainly, I remember something about women forced to slice off one butt cheek each to have something to eat.
Absurdity at its finest.

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Started Reading

January 1, 1984 –Finished Reading

April 1, 2008 – Shelved

April 1, 2008 – Shelved as:classics

April 1, 2008 – Shelved as:adultfiction

April 1, 2008 – Shelved as:fantasy

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