Candide, Or Optimism
Voltaire
Join Candide on a wild ride through life! This young man believes the world is the best it can be, but guess what? The world has other plans. Torn from his cozy life, Candide embarks on a journey through palaces and battlefields, across continents and...
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United States
Description:
Join Candide on a wild ride through life! This young man believes the world is the best it can be, but guess what? The world has other plans. Torn from his cozy life, Candide embarks on a journey through palaces and battlefields, across continents and seas. He sees war, gets betrayed, loses everything, and yet he keeps searching for meaning and love. Voltaire, the master of wit, takes aim at blind faith and empty ideals. As Candide faces challenges and tests, we too are forced to confront the mysteries of fate and human nature. This audiobook brings Voltaire’s original text to life with clear and powerful narration. It’s not just about following Candide’s adventures -- it’s about grappling with his questions, sharing his laughter, and finding wisdom in his quiet conclusion. Duration - 4h. Author - Voltaire. Narrator - Athanasius Flamel. Published Date - Saturday, 20 January 2024.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Chapter 1: Candide's Upbringing and Expulsion
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Chapter 2: Among the Bulgarians
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Chapter 3: Escape and Aftermath
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Chapter 4: Reunited with Pangloss
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Chapter 5: Tempest, Shipwreck, and Earthquake
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Chapter 6: The Portuguese Auto da fé
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Chapter 7: The Old Woman’s Care
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Chapter 8: Cunegonde’s Story
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Chapter 9: Fates Intertwined
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Chapter 10: Distress in Cadiz and Departure
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Chapter 11: The Old Woman’s History
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Chapter 12: More of the Old Woman’s Trials
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Chapter 13: Forced from Cunegonde’s Side
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Chapter 14: Among the Jesuits of Paraguay
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Chapter 15: A Fatal Encounter
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Chapter 16: Girls, Monkeys, and Oreillons
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Chapter 17: Arriving in El Dorado
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Chapter 18: Wonders of El Dorado
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Chapter 19: Trials in Surinam and Meeting Martin
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Chapter 20: Perils at Sea
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Chapter 21: Nearing the Coast of France
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Chapter 22: Events in France
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Chapter 23: A Glimpse of England
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Chapter 24: Paquette and Friar Giroflée
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Chapter 25: Visiting Lord Pococurante
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Chapter 26: Supper with Six Strangers
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Chapter 27: Journey to Constantinople
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Chapter 28: Unexpected Reunions
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Chapter 29: Rediscovering Cunegonde and the Old Woman
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Chapter 30: The Conclusion
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Appendix and Historical Notes
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Ending Credits
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