Candide

Voltaire · 1759 · Novel

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It presents a picaresque journey filled with trials and disillusionment, where the protagonist's quest for happiness and understanding ultimately leads to a pragmatic acceptance of a simple, 'mundane' existence after grand adventures.

What it is

A young man, Candide, travels the world after being expelled from his home, experiencing war, natural disasters, and human cruelty, all while clinging to his optimistic philosophy. He eventually settles for a simple life cultivating his garden.

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The Odyssey· -800↑ open

Candide's extensive travels and trials across the globe, enduring immense suffering and disillusionment, culminate in a deliberate choice to return to a simple, un-heroic life, mirroring Odysseus's ultimate desire for his home and family after his epic adventures.

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