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Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. In a world overrun by calamity, young Candide clings to the belief that all is for the best. Torn from his comfortable life, he is thrust into a brutal journey of war, disaster, and betrayal. Along the way, he meets a wild array of characters whose misadventures test his faith in optimism at every turn. Crossing continents and facing absurd challenges, he begins to see the cracks in his philosophy. Yet even through chaos and heartbreak, Candide remains determined to reunite with his lost love and to discover what true happiness might mean. First published in 1759, Voltaire's Candide is a searing satire of blind optimism and the philosophical ideas of his time. With biting wit and sharp critique, Voltaire skewered the optimism of thinkers like Leibniz while exposing the harsh realities of war, injustice, and human folly. A cornerstone of Enlightenment thought, the novel continues to resonate as a call to question authority, challenge illusions, and seek truth in an imperfect world.

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Voltaire, born François-Marie Arouet in 1694, was a French writer and philosopher celebrated for his wit and advocacy of civil liberties. His sharp criticism of the Catholic Church and French institutions often led to clashes with authorities, resulting in his imprisonment and exile. Despite this, he continued to publish works that challenged the status quo, cementing his role as a leading figure in the Enlightenment.In his lifetime, Voltaire wrote across genres, producing plays, essays, novels, and historical works that expressed his views on freedom, religion, and government. His time in England deeply influenced his philosophy, introducing him to constitutional monarchy, which contrasted sharply with French absolutism. Through works like Candide, he employed satire to question optimism and criticized political and religious oppression.Voltaire's influence extended beyond his life, shaping modern thought on justice, reason, and individual rights. He lived his final years at his estate in Ferney, which became a hub for intellectuals across Europe. Today, he is remembered as a champion of freedom and reason, whose legacy endures in the realms of literature and philosophy.

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