1760 Candide by Voltaire French Literature Age of Enlightenment Optimism 3in1
“Let us read and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.”
― Voltaire
A rare early French edition of Voltaire’s most famous work – ‘Candide’. ‘Candide’ tells the story of a young philosopher who seeks enlightenment through optimism. However, he experiences all kinds of evils which cause him to struggle with doubt. This work is most known as present Voltaire’s anti-war and anti-church themes.
1760 Candide by Voltaire French Literature Age of Enlightenment Optimism 3in1
“Let us read and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.”
― Voltaire
A rare early French edition of Voltaire’s most famous work – ‘Candide’. ‘Candide’ tells the story of a young philosopher who seeks enlightenment through optimism. However, he experiences all kinds of evils which cause him to struggle with doubt. This work is most known as present Voltaire’s anti-war and anti-church themes.
Item number: #24962
Price: $995
VOLTAIRE
Candide, Ou L’Optimisme Traduit De L’Allemand De Mr. Le Docteur Ralph
[Geneva]: 1760.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 parts in 1 tome
- Candide, Part I – 166, [4]
- Remerciment – 20
- Ma Confession – 14
- Candide, Part II – 96
- References: Bengesco, no. 1442; Morize 14
- Language: French
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~6.5in X 3.75in (16.5cm x 9.5cm)
- Rare and desirable
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24962
Category
Literature
Authors
VOLTAIRE
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete