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1) Candide
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Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Description
One of the world's great satires since its first publication in 1759. Witty, caustic skewering of romance, science, philosophy, religion, government - nearly all human ideals and institutions.
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Series
Language
English
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Every lover of classic literature should read Candide, the satirical masterpiece that shocked Paris upon its publication in 1759. The novel challenges many of the core assertions of Enlightenment philosophy and calls into question vast swaths of Christian dogma. Though widely banned after its publication, it propelled Voltaire to literary stardom and remains one of the most popular French novels ever written.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
403 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
A masterpiece of Enlightenment-era literature, this collection of brief, incisive essays constitutes a thought-provoking analysis of eighteenth-century social and religious conventions. Voltaire intended to entertain as well as to enlighten, and his sardonic wit lends a strikingly modern feeling to these writings. One of France's most celebrated citizens, Voltaire (1694-1778) is best known for his satirical novel Candide. His political treatises,...
Author
Pub. Date
1965
Physical Desc
vi, 246 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
The great Enlightenment thinker shares his views on the nature and practice of history in this fascinating critique of historical narratives.
In The Philosophy of History, Voltaire present a radical reinterpretation of the moral, aesthetic, and religious views and the customs and practices that prevailed in ancient civilizations. His critique touches on a range of topics, from cultures across the globe to legislators who spoke in the name of the...
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Series
Great books of the Western World. 6th year volume 6, no. 12-13
Pub. Date
1957
Physical Desc
221, 143 pages ; 18 cm.
Language
English
12) Candide
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Series
Pub. Date
1977
Edition
Rev. reprinting.
Lexile measure
1110L
Physical Desc
188 pages ; 19 cm.
Language
Français
Author
Series
Great histories volume 4
Pub. Date
1963
Physical Desc
xxxviii, 346 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
Full screen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Español
Description
"Oscar Cabos is a wealthy entrepreneur who is well known for his violent temper. When two men kidnap the unconscious Oscar as another team of criminals embark on their own quest to capture the despised millionaire, the chaos that erupts leads all involved on a wild chase through the streets of Mexico City."--Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide.
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
282 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Joshi has compiled the first anthology to feature the writings of leading eighteenth-century thinkers on the subjects of atheism, religion, freethought, and secularism. With a comprehensive introduction providing the intellectual and cultural context of the essays, this outstanding compilation will be of interest to students of philosophy, religious studies, and eighteenth-century intellectual history.