CliffsNotes on Voltaire's Candide
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- Synopsis
- The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background.CliffsNotes on Candide explores the best known philosophic tale from Voltaire. The tale is a vehicle for his profoundest views on politics, religion, and philosophy. At the same time, it is an adventure tale about a young hero who travels far and wide and experiences great dangers.With this study guide, you'll see why Voltaire is considered among the greatest satirists in literature. Along with detailed explanations of the plot, your understanding will increase with insight into the life and times of the author. Other features that help you study includeBackground on Voltaire's contemporaries and influencesCharacter analyses of major playersA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersCritical essaysReview questionsClassic literature or modern modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
- Copyright:
- 1965
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780544180130
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780822002833
- Publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Date of Addition:
- 05/27/16
- Copyrighted By:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (www.hmhco.com)
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Literature and Fiction, Language Arts
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.