Candide and Zadig
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Narrated by:
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Clive Chafer
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Voltaire
About this listen
These two classic coming-of-age stories by Voltaire parody the romanticism of his day with the ruthless wit that has made him the undisputed master of social commentary.
Candide, which is alternately titled Optimism, is a merciless satire and exposé of the ideas and institutions men live by. In this philosophical fantasy, the naïve Candide comes to witness and to suffer such misfortune that he rejects the philosophy of his tutor, Dr. Pangloss, who claims that “all is for the best in this best of all possible worlds.”
Zadig is the story of another optimist—young, rich, beautiful, and engaged to a woman he loves. When his early hopes and assets are destroyed, he embarks on a journey that will systematically explore science, religion, and the military, contributing to each, betrayed by all. Through these trials, he will eventually win the kingdom of Babylon.
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- Rolando Jr. P Sampaga
- 10-16-20
Best narrating ever!
I liked the stories of both books and the narrating was the best I've heard. Big props to the narrator.
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- Marje
- 06-17-11
Two Beautifully-read Masterpieces
Clive Chafer interprets the satire, humor and wit of Voltaire beautifully. This was a delightful listen!
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- Fixer
- 03-19-25
surprised satisfaction
Unexpectedly interesting listen. well preformed and nicely presented . From an understanding of the time in which it was written to the sensibility and experience of the author himself , it's a window into a mostly forgotten time.
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- MC
- 05-09-23
Wonderful literary creations
These two books are classically wonderful literary creations centered on human nature from moral, theological and social perspectives. 275 years after initial publications, Voltaire’s focus on the virtuous soul resonates so strongly in today’s void and lack of such.
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- Mariam
- 10-23-22
Good read...
These sories are interesting. I had no idea Voltaire wrote such stories. I just wonder why everone is fainting in these stories all the time :D
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- John A.
- 11-01-22
A great book
A wonderful book that I found to be developmental and maturative for a young man coming of age such as myself. I found such great relation with the protagonist and also the author. I further highly recommend this book.
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