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It is a savage denunciation of metaphysical optimismas espoused by the german philosopher gottfried wilhelm leibniz that reveals a world of horrors and folly. Buy a cheap copy of candide ou l optimisme book by voltaire. Great book but i would suggest getting the last edition published by voltaire. Candide ou loptimisme voltaire audiobook fr youtube. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Voltaire wrote it in three days, and five or six generations have found that its laughter does not grow old.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Candide ou loptimisme audiobook by voltaire 9782378981495. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Candide was written by the french philosopher voltaire francoismarie arouet and first published in 1789, in france.
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