Candide
Voltaire
"Candide, or Optimism" is a satirical novella written by the French philosopher Voltaire, first published in 1759. It follows the adventures of the young Candide, who is raised in a utopian world and taught that “all is for the best.” The narrative takes him through a series of misfortunes, exposing him to the harsh realities of the world, ultimately leading him to question his optimistic beliefs. Voltaire uses Candide’s journey to satirize religion, governments, the military, and the philosophy of optimism, particularly as espoused by Leibniz. "Candide" is considered one of the greatest achievements of Western literature
Duration - 3h 5m.
Author - Voltaire.
Narrator - Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice).
Published Date - Monday, 30 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 Loudly ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"Candide, or Optimism" is a satirical novella written by the French philosopher Voltaire, first published in 1759. It follows the adventures of the young Candide, who is raised in a utopian world and taught that “all is for the best.” The narrative takes him through a series of misfortunes, exposing him to the harsh realities of the world, ultimately leading him to question his optimistic beliefs. Voltaire uses Candide’s journey to satirize religion, governments, the military, and the philosophy of optimism, particularly as espoused by Leibniz. "Candide" is considered one of the greatest achievements of Western literature Duration - 3h 5m. Author - Voltaire. Narrator - Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice). Published Date - Monday, 30 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 Loudly ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:05
Chapter 1
Duration:00:04:29
Chapter 2
Duration:00:04:31
Chapter 3
Duration:00:04:15
Chapter 4
Duration:00:06:14
Chapter 5
Duration:00:05:51
Chapter 6
Duration:00:04:07
Chapter 7
Duration:00:08:01
Chapter 8
Duration:00:03:48
Chapter 9
Duration:00:06:44
Chapter 10
Duration:00:07:13
Chapter 11
Duration:00:04:24
Chapter 12
Duration:00:06:57
Chapter 13
Duration:00:04:10
Chapter 14
Duration:00:07:07
Chapter 15
Duration:00:06:53
Chapter 16
Duration:00:10:30
Chapter 17
Duration:00:09:57
Chapter 18
Duration:00:04:46
Chapter 19
Duration:00:03:21
Chapter 20
Duration:00:19:51
Chapter 21
Duration:00:02:39
Chapter 22
Duration:00:09:16
Chapter 23
Duration:00:10:33
Chapter 24
Duration:00:12:59
Chapter 25
Duration:00:05:04
Chapter 26
Duration:00:02:11
Chapter 27
Duration:00:09:25