{"title":"Voltaire Voltaire","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of Voltaire Voltaire, a celebrated figure in literature renowned for his sharp wit and profound insights. Known best by the pen name Voltaire, François-Marie Arouet was an 18th-century Enlightenment writer whose works remain influential today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a literary journey with masterpieces such as \u003cem\u003eCandide\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eL'Ingénu\u003c\/em\u003e, where biting satire intertwines with engaging narratives. Through these stories, Voltaire presents an astute critique of society, religion and philosophy, offering readers both entertainment and enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandide\u003c\/em\u003e, perhaps Voltaire's most celebrated work, takes readers on a whirlwind global adventure, using humour and irony to question the optimism and philosophical naivety of its time. Similarly, \u003cem\u003eL'Ingénu\u003c\/em\u003e presents an intriguing tale of cultural clash, reflecting Voltaire's views on civilisation, innocence, and the complexities of human behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the realm of general fiction, Voltaire's works stand out for their enduring relevance and thought-provoking themes, making them essential reading for anyone keen on exploring the intricacies of human nature through a literary lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"candide-and-lingenu-by-voltaire-voltaire-9781454959632","title":"Candide and L'Ingénu","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandide\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of a gentle man who, though pummeled and slapped in every direction by fate, clings desperately to the belief that he lives in \"the best of all possible worlds.\" On the surface a witty, bantering tale, this eighteenth-century classic is actually a savage, satiric thrust at the philosophical optimism that proclaims that all disaster and human suffering is part of a benevolent cosmic plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFast, funny, and often outrageous, the French philosopher's immortal narrative takes Candide around the world to discover that—contrary to the teachings of his distinguished tutor Dr. Pangloss—all is not always for the best. Alive with wit, brilliance, and graceful storytelling, \u003cem\u003eCandide\u003c\/em\u003e has become Voltaire's most celebrated work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition also includes Voltaire's satirical novella, \u003cem\u003eL'Ingénu\u003c\/em\u003e, which tells the story of a Frenchman named \"Child of Nature\" who had been raised by Hurons and who has returned to his fatherland, in the French province of Brittany. Once there, he gets a glimpse of the corruption of the realm and becomes a victim of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371056152812,"sku":"9781454959632","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/248583482706.jpg?v=1773207318"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/voltaire-voltaire.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}