Candido, o El Optimismo

Name: Candido, o El Optimismo
Author: Voltaire

By Voltaire

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Un joven ingenuo criado en la finca de un barón es expulsado tras un beso y atraviesa una serie de calamidades: reclutamiento forzado, guerras, terremotos, persecuciones, engaños y pérdidas amorosas mientras viaja por Europa y ultramar. Acompañado por personajes que predican un optimismo dogmático, constata la contraposición entre teoría y experiencia y gradualmente cuestiona la idea de que todo ocurre para bien. La narración combina sátira y episodios picarescos para denunciar hipocresías sociales y religiosas, y concluye con una decisión práctica de abandonar las especulaciones filosóficas y ocuparse en el trabajo cotidiano como respuesta a la vida.

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Voltaire

Voltaire, born François-Marie Arouet in 1694, was a prominent French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher known for his wit and advocacy of civil liberties. His works often challenged the established norms of society and religion, making him a key figure in the development of modern thought. Among his most notable works is "Candide," a satirical novella that critiques optimism and explores the nature of human suffering. Voltaire's extensive writings, including his multi-volume "A Philosophical Dictionary," reflect his commitment to reason, tolerance, and freedom of expression, leaving a lasting impact on literature and philosophy.