CliffsNotes on Voltaire's Candide (Cliffsnotes Literature Guides) - Softcover

Lowers, James L.

 
9780822002833: CliffsNotes on Voltaire's Candide (Cliffsnotes Literature Guides)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0822002833 ISBN 13: 9780822002833
Verlag: CliffsNotes, 1965

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CliffsNotes on Candide explores the best known philosophic tale from Voltaire. The tale is a vehicle for his profoundest views on politics, religion, and philosophy. At the same time, it is an adventure tale about a young hero who travels far and wide and experiences great dangers.

With this study guide, you’ll see why Voltaire is considered among the greatest satirists in literature. Along with detailed explanations of the plot, your understanding will increase with insight into the life and times of the author. Other features that help you study include

  • Background on Voltaire’s contemporaries and influences
  • Character analyses of major players
  • A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
  • Critical essays
  • Review questions

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Verlag
CliffsNotes
Erscheinungsdatum
1965
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0822002833
ISBN 13 
9780822002833
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
82
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