ZADIG - The Book of Faith (Historical Novel)
Enriched edition. A Story from Ancient BabyloniaBy Voltaire
Length7h 43m
About this audiobook
Voltaire's 'ZADIG - The Book of Faith' is a compelling historical novel that delves into the themes of destiny, morality, and the importance of faith in the face of adversity. Set in ancient Babylon, the story follows the protagonist Zadig who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and moral enlightenment. Through a series of trials and tribulations, Zadig must navigate the complexities of human nature and the unpredictable whims of fate. Voltaire's clear and concise writing style, combined with his satirical wit, makes 'ZADIG' a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. The novel transcends its historical setting to offer valuable insights into the human condition and the nature of belief. Voltaire, known for his philosophical works and advocacy for freedom of thought, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society to craft this thought-provoking narrative. His deep understanding of human psychology and the social structures of his time shine through in 'ZADIG,' making it a poignant and relevant read for contemporary audiences. I highly recommend 'ZADIG - The Book of Faith' to readers seeking a profound exploration of faith, reason, and the vagaries of fate.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (6.3K)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing, StoryGraph, Amazon
GenrePhilosophy
Length7 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 28, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ZADIG - The Book of Faith
12At Cirey
2Introduction
13“Candide”
3Historical Context
14The Encyclopædia
4Synopsis (Selection)
15Last Days
5ZADIG (pt. 1)
16His Character And Services
Show all chaptersShow less
6ZADIG (pt. 2)
17Tributes To Voltaire
7VOLTAIRE: HIS LIFE AND WORKS (Biography)
18Selections From Voltaire’s Works
8Preface
19Detached Thoughts
9Early Life
20Analysis
10Hegira To England
21Reflection
11Examples From England
The Philosophy of Voltaire - Essential WorksVoltaire121h 17m$1.99 · $0.00
Voltaire: Collected Romances: 20+ Novels, Short Stories, Satires & Fables (Illustrated Edition)Voltaire31h 43m$1.99 · $0.00
CANDIDE (Illustrated Edition)Voltaire11h 6m4.0 (342.7K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Sincere Huron, Pupil of NatureVoltaire7h 33m3.8 (5.7K)$1.99 · $0.00
Tratado Sobre La ToleranciaVoltaire4h 12m4.3 (17.8K)$9 · $0.00
The Sincere Huron (French Classics Series) (Annotated)Voltaire7h 47m$2 · $0.00
ZADIG - The Book of Faith (Illustrated) (Annotated)Voltaire8h 9m$2 · $0.00
Treatise on Tolerance (Annotated)Voltaire10h 25m4.3 (1.3K)$2 · $0.00
CANDIDE (French Classics Series) - Illustrated (Annotated)Voltaire11h4.1 (10.3K)$2 · $0.00
The Essential Works of Voltaire (Annotated)Voltaire211h 53m$2 · $0.00
THE AGE OF LOUIS XIV (Annotated)Voltaire21h 59m4.4 (23)$2 · $0.00
Micromegas (Annotated)Voltaire2h 32m$2 · $0.00
Sarcasmos y agudezasVoltaire3h 15m3.4 (21)$10 · $0.00
Jeannot et Colin (Annoté)Voltaire2h 2m4.3 (11)$1.99 · $0.00
The Philosophy of Voltaire - Essential Works (Annotated)Voltaire121h 18m$2 · $0.00
VOLTAIRE'S TRAGEDIES: 20+ Plays in One Volume (Annotated)Voltaire36h 9m$2 · $0.00
Candide, ou l'OptimismeVoltaire4h 45m4.0 (336.8K)$1 · $0.00
Letters on EnglandVoltaire4h 7m3.6 (4.1K)$2 · $0.00
MicromegasVoltaire1h 57m3.9 (8.7K)$2 · $0.00
That Bird Has My WingsJarvis Jay Masters9h 49m4.4 (13.7K)$29 · $0.00
Tâo Teh KingLaozi2h 34m4.4 (230.9K)$2 · $0.00
SymposiumPlato3h 26m4.4 (97.9K)$1.20 · $0.00
Buddhist Boot CampTimber Hawkeye2h 39m4.4 (8.4K)$18 · $0.00
Enchiridion & The Discourses of Epictetus (Annotated)Arrian Epictetus18h 9m4.4 (3.5K)$2 · $0.00
The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius AntoninusEmperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius5h 41m4.4 (1.8M)$1 · $0.00
Crime and PunishmentFyodor Dostoevsky23h 11m4.4 (1.3M)$12 · $0.00
MeditationsMarcus Aurelius5h 52m4.4 (433.7K)$1 · $0.00
Everyday DharmaSuneel Gupta5h 2m4.5 (761)$20 · $0.00
The Joyful Wisdom ("La Gaya Scienza")Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche11h 37m4.4 (26.6K)$1 · $0.00
The Art of LivingEpictetus, Sharon Lebell3h 16m4.4 (50.1K)$18 · $0.00
MeditationsEmperor Of Rome Marcus Aurelius7h 23m4.3 (477.5K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Imitation of ChristThomas à Kempis6h 27m4.3 (84.6K)$21 · $0.00
Sadhana: the realisation of lifeRabindranath Tagore3h 49m4.4 (8.6K)$6 · $0.00
SapiensYuval Noah Harari15h 18m4.3 (1.4M) · 1205$33 · $0.00
You BelongSebene Selassie8h 35m4.4 (2.7K)$26 · $0.00
The Song Celestial; Or, Bhagavad-Gîtâ (from the Mahâbhârata)Anonymous2h 18m4.4 (3.2K)$2 · $0.00
The KybalionThe Three Initiates3h 47m4.3 (58.7K)$20 · $0.00
Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social ReformerZhuangzi14h 42m4.4 (1.2K)$1 · $0.00
High-RisersBen Austen13h 33m4.4 (2.8K)$33 · $0.00
You may also like
Zadig; Or, The Book of FateVoltaire4h 21m3.9 (5.7K)$1 · $0.00
Hadrian the Seventh (Annotated)Frederick Rolfe14h 56m3.8 (1.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
The American CrisisThomas Paine38h 16m4.3 (13.6K)$2 · $0.00
Letters on EnglandVoltaire4h3.6 (2.9K)Free
The Judgment of CaesarSteven Saylor11h 24m4.1 (3.5K)$23
The Napoleon of Notting HillG. K. Chesterton6h 4m4.0 (14.3K)$17
Mark Twain: The Complete Novels (The Greatest Novelists of All Time – Book 5)Mark Twain99h 7m4.3 (724)$1 · $0.00
Twenty Years AfterAlexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet25h 48m4.2 (32.3K)Free
The Complete 13 Novels & longer fiction: Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Black Arrow, Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae, The Wrong Box and more...Robert Louis Stevenson106h 29m4.5 (1.4K)$1 · $0.00
The BirdsAristophanes3h 50m4.0 (6.9K)$2 · $0.00
The Canterbury TalesGeoffrey Chaucer20h 49m3.8 (242.6K)$32
Gulliver's TravelsJonathan Swift11h 12m3.6 (324.3K)$15 · $0.00
The Greatest KnightThomas Asbridge13h 51m4.3 (6.2K)$33 · $0.00
PharaohWilbur Smith13h 49m3.9 (12.5K)$33 · $0.00
The Flying InnGilbert Keith Chesterton9h 39m4.0 (8.5K)$2 · $0.00
ZADIG - The Book of Faith (Illustrated) (Annotated)Voltaire8h 9m$2 · $0.00
THE MALI EMPIRENOAH NOEL30m4.9 (17) Only with Ultra
HolbeinBeatrice Fortescue3h 34m$1 · $0.00
Historical Characters in the Reign of Queen AnneMrs. Oliphant7h 55m$2.30 · $0.00
The life of VoltaireEvelyn Beatrice Hall19h 46m$1 · $0.00