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Voltaire: Collected Romances: 20+ Novels, Short Stories, Satires & Fables (Illustrated Edition)

Candide, Zadig, The Huron, Plato's Dream, Micromegas, The White BullBy Voltaire

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In "Voltaire: Collected Romances: 20+ Novels, Short Stories, Satires & Fables (Illustrated Edition)", the iconic Enlightenment thinker showcases his unparalleled talent in weaving intricate narratives that challenge societal norms and illuminate the complexities of human nature. This carefully curated anthology presents a diverse collection comprising not only his celebrated novels but also lesser-known short stories and fables, illustrated to enhance the reading experience. Voltaire's signature wit and incisive satire engage with themes of philosophy, religion, and social critique, reflecting the intellectual currents of 18th-century France while addressing timeless human concerns. Voltaire, a prolific writer and a fiercely independent thinker, was deeply influenced by his experiences in a society rife with censorship and dogma. His commitment to freedom of expression and advocacy for civil liberties is brilliantly mirrored in these works, many of which were crafted during periods of personal exile or political turmoil. His life, marked by controversy and resilience, enriched his storytelling, allowing him to satirize and critique the prevailing injustices of his time with both humor and gravitas. This illustrated edition is a treasure trove for readers who seek to appreciate the genius of Voltaire in a multifaceted way. Both seasoned scholars and new readers will find this collection an indispensable resource that not only entertains but also provokes thought, making it a perfect addition to any literary library.

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1Introduction

2CHAPTER I. HOW CANDIDE WAS BROUGHT UP IN A MAGNIFICENT CASTLE AND HOW HE WAS DRIVEN THENCE.

3CHAPTER II. WHAT BEFELL CANDIDE AMONG THE BULGARIANS.

4CHAPTER III. HOW CANDIDE ESCAPED FROM THE BULGARIANS, AND WHAT BEFELL HIM AFTERWARDS.

5CHAPTER IV. HOW CANDIDE FOUND HIS OLD MASTER PANGLOSS AGAIN AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.

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6CHAPTER V. A TEMPEST, A SHIPWRECK, AN EARTHQUAKE; AND WHAT ELSE BEFELL DR. PANGLOSS, CANDIDE, AND JAMES THE ANABAPTIST.

7CHAPTER VI. HOW THE PORTUGUESE MADE A SUPERB AUTO-DA-FÉ TO PREVENT ANY FUTURE EARTHQUAKES, AND HOW CANDIDE UNDERWENT PUBLIC FLAGELLATION.

8CHAPTER VII. HOW THE OLD WOMAN TOOK CARE OF CANDIDE, AND HOW HE FOUND THE OBJECT OF HIS LOVE.

9CHAPTER VIII. CUNEGUND’S STORY.

10CHAPTER IX. WHAT HAPPENED TO CUNEGUND, CANDIDE, THE GRAND INQUISITOR, AND THE JEW.

11CHAPTER X. IN WHAT DISTRESS CANDIDE, CUNEGUND, AND THE OLD WOMAN ARRIVE AT CADIZ; AND OF THEIR EMBARKATION.

12CHAPTER XI. THE HISTORY OF THE OLD WOMAN.

13CHAPTER XII. THE ADVENTURES OF THE OLD WOMAN CONTINUED.

14CHAPTER XIII. HOW CANDIDE WAS OBLIGED TO LEAVE THE FAIR CUNEGUND AND THE OLD WOMAN.

15CHAPTER XIV. THE RECEPTION CANDIDE AND CACAMBO MET WITH AMONG THE JESUITS IN PARAGUAY.

16CHAPTER XV. HOW CANDIDE KILLED THE BROTHER OF HIS DEAR CUNEGUND.

17CHAPTER XVI. WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR TWO TRAVELLERS WITH TWO GIRLS, TWO MONKEYS, AND THE SAVAGES, CALLED OREILLONS.

18CHAPTER XVII. CANDIDE AND HIS VALET ARRIVE IN THE COUNTRY OF EL DORADO — WHAT THEY SAW THERE.

19CHAPTER XVIII. WHAT THEY SAW IN THE COUNTRY OF EL DORADO.

20CHAPTER XIX. WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM AT SURINAM, AND HOW CANDIDE BECAME ACQUAINTED WITH MARTIN.

21CHAPTER XX. WHAT BEFELL CANDIDE AND MARTIN ON THEIR PASSAGE.

22CHAPTER XXI. CANDIDE AND MARTIN, WHILE THUS REASONING WITH EACH OTHER, DRAW NEAR TO THE COAST OF FRANCE.

23CHAPTER XXII. WHAT HAPPENED TO CANDIDE AND MARTIN IN FRANCE.

24CHAPTER XXIII. CANDIDE AND MARTIN TOUCH UPON THE ENGLISH COAST — WHAT THEY SEE THERE.

25CHAPTER XXIV. OF PACQUETTE AND FRIAR GIROFLÉE.

26CHAPTER XXV. CANDIDE AND MARTIN PAY A VISIT TO SEIGNOR POCOCURANTÉ, A NOBLE VENETIAN.

27CHAPTER XXVI. CANDIDE AND MARTIN SUP WITH SIX SHARPERS — WHO THEY WERE.

28CHAPTER XXVII. CANDIDE’S VOYAGE TO CONSTANTINOPLE.

29CHAPTER XXVIII. WHAT BEFELL CANDIDE, CUNEGUND, PANGLOSS, MARTIN, ETC.

30CHAPTER XXIX. IN WHAT MANNER CANDIDE FOUND MISS CUNEGUND AND THE OLD WOMAN AGAIN.

31CHAPTER XXX. CONCLUSION.

32CHAPTER I. HOW CANDIDE QUITTED HIS COMPANIONS, AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.

33CHAPTER II. WHAT BEFELL CANDIDE IN THIS HOUSE — HOW HE GOT OUT OF IT.

34CHAPTER III. CANDIDE’S RECEPTION AT COURT AND WHAT FOLLOWED.

35CHAPTER IV. FRESH FAVORS CONFERRED ON CANDIDE; HIS GREAT ADVANCEMENT.

36CHAPTER V. HOW CANDIDE BECAME A VERY GREAT MAN, AND YET WAS NOT CONTENTED.

37CHAPTER VI. THE PLEASURES OF CANDIDE.

38CHAPTER VII. THE HISTORY OF ZIRZA.

39CHAPTER VIII. CANDIDE’S DISGUSTS — AN UNEXPECTED MEETING.

40CHAPTER IX. CANDIDE’S DISGRACES, TRAVELS, AND ADVENTURES.

41CHAPTER X. CANDIDE AND PANGLOSS ARRIVE AT THE PROPONTIS — WHAT THEY SAW THERE — WHAT BECAME OF THEM.

42CHAPTER XI. CANDIDE CONTINUES HIS TRAVELS.

43CHAPTER XII. CANDIDE STILL CONTINUES HIS TRAVELS — NEW ADVENTURES.

44CHAPTER XIII. THE HISTORY OF ZENOIDA — HOW CANDIDE FELL IN LOVE WITH HER.

45CHAPTER XIV. CONTINUATION OF THE LOVES OF CANDIDE.

46CHAPTER XV. THE ARRIVAL OF WOLHALL — A JOURNEY TO COPENHAGEN.

47CHAPTER XVI. HOW CANDIDE FOUND HIS WIFE AGAIN AND LOST HIS MISTRESS.

48CHAPTER XVII. HOW CANDIDE HAD A MIND TO KILL HIMSELF, AND DID NOT DO IT — WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM AT AN INN.

49CHAPTER XVIII. CANDIDE AND CACAMBO GO INTO A HOSPITAL — WHOM THEY MEET THERE.

50CHAPTER XIX. NEW DISCOVERIES.

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