Ever since 1759, when Voltaire wrote "Candide" in ridicule of the notion that this is the best of all possible worlds, this world has been a gayer place for readers. Voltaire wrote it in three days, and five or six generations have found that its laughter does not grow old. - Summary by Philip Littell
IntroductionHow Candide was brought up in a Magnificent Castle, and how he was expelled thenceWhat became of Candide among the BulgariansHow Candide made his escape from the Bulgarians, and what afterwards became of himHow Candide found his old Master Pangloss, and what happened to themTempest, Shipwreck, Earthquake, and what became of Doctor Pangloss, Candide, and James the AnabaptistHow the Portuguese made a Beautiful Auto-da-fé, to prevent any further Earthquakes: and how Candide was publicly whippedHow the Old Woman took care of Candide, and how he found the Object he lovedThe History of CunegondeWhat became of Cunegonde, Candide, the Grand Inquisitor, and the JewIn what distress Candide, Cunegonde, and the Old Woman arrived at Cadiz; and of their EmbarkationHistory of the Old WomanThe Adventures of the Old Woman continuedHow Candide was forced away from his fair Cunegonde and the Old WomanHow Candide and Cacambo were received by the Jesuits of ParaguayHow Candide killed the brother of his dear CunegondeAdventures of the Two Travellers, with Two Girls, Two Monkeys, and the Savages called OreillonsArrival of Candide and his Valet at El Dorado, and what they saw thereWhat they saw in the Country of El DoradoWhat happened to them at Surinam and how Candide got acquainted with MartinWhat happened at Sea to Candide and MartinCandide and Martin, reasoning, draw near the Coast of FranceWhat happened in France to Candide and MartinCandide and Martin touched upon the Coast of England, and what they saw thereOf Paquette and Friar GirofléeThe Visit to Lord Pococurante, a Noble VenetianOf a Supper which Candide and Martin took with Six Strangers, and who they wereCandide's Voyage to ConstantinopleWhat happened to Candide, Cunegonde, Pangloss, Martin, etc.How Candide found Cunegonde and the Old Woman againThe Conclusion
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