DESCRIPTION :

Candide by Voltaire is a basic satirical novella that serves as a biting critique of the prevailing optimism and naivety of the 18th century. The story follows the misadventures of its titular character, Candide, as he journeys throughout the world and encounters a collection of absurd and regularly tragic events. Through humor and irony, Voltaire tackles a number social and philosophical problems of the time, which include the trouble of evil, non secular hypocrisy, and the shortcomings of the ruling elite.