Sunday, May 8, 2011

1759- Candide by Voltaire

  • Considered one of the greatest achievements in Western literature.
  • Created in response to a disastrous earthquake in Lisbon, Voltaire's rejection of optimism. 
  • Inspired many works including and operetta by Leonard Bernstein.
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