Ο Αγαθούλης by Voltaire

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Author Voltaire, 1694-1778
Uniform Title Candide. Greek
Title Ο Αγαθούλης
Series Title Βιβλιοθήκη "Εκλεκτά Έργα", αριθ. 64
Note Translation of: Candide
Credits Produced by Sophia Canoni
Summary "Ο Αγαθούλης" by Voltaire is a satirical novella written in the 18th century. This work critiques the philosophical doctrine of optimism espoused by Leibniz, particularly the claim that our world is the best possible one. The narrative follows the misadventures of the naively optimistic protagonist, Aγαθούλης (Candide), as he faces a series of increasingly absurd and tragic events, reflecting the harsh realities of life and the folly of blind optimism. At the start of the novella, we are introduced to Aγαθούλης, who grows up in the castle of Baron Thunder-ten-Tronckh in Westphalia, blissfully believing in his tutor Pangloss's teachings that everything happens for the best. His idyllic life is shattered when he is expelled from the castle after a brief romantic encounter with the baron’s daughter, Cunégonde. Following his expulsion, Aγαθούλης embarks on a journey marked by misfortunes, including encounters with war, poverty, and betrayal, all while grappling with Pangloss's absurd philosophy. The opening portion sets the stage for Aγαθούλης's exploration of the world, where his optimistic beliefs are continually challenged by the harsh truths of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Greek
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Satire
Subject Optimism -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 35280
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 28, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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