The Best Of All Possible Worlds: Romances And Tales By Voltaire (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436683753)

The Best of All Possible Worlds: Romances and Tales by Voltaire is a collection of short stories and novellas written by the French Enlightenment writer, Voltaire. The book includes some of his most famous works, such as Candide, Zadig, and Micromegas, as well as lesser-known stories like The White Bull and The World As It Goes. The stories in the collection are all written in Voltaire's characteristic style, which is witty, satirical, and often critical of the social and political institutions of his time. Many of the stories deal with themes of love, morality, and the human condition, and they are often told through the lens of allegory or fable.Candide, perhaps the most famous story in the collection, tells the tale of a young man who is forced to confront the harsh realities of the world after being expelled from his sheltered life in a castle. Zadig, another popular story, follows the adventures of a wise and virtuous man who must navigate the corrupt and treacherous society of ancient Babylon.Overall, The Best of All Possible Worlds is a comprehensive collection of Voltaire's most important works, showcasing his wit, intelligence, and critical eye. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Enlightenment era, French literature, or the history of ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Voltaire
ISBN-10: 1436683750
ISBN-13: 9781436683753
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 464
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d