Candide

Proper noun

Meaning

A novel by Voltaire (in which the protagonist shares his moniker with the title.)

The Operetta of the same name, by Leonard Bernstein.

A naive and innocent person.

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According to Bottiglia, "The physical size of Candide, as well as Voltaire's attitude toward his fiction, precludes the achievement of artistic dimension through plenitude, autonomous '3D' vitality, emotional resonance, or poetic exaltation. Source: Internet

Aldridge (1975), p. 260 As expected by Voltaire, Candide has enjoyed both great success and great scandal. Source: Internet

Aldridge (1975), pp. 251–254, 361 Conclusion The conclusion of the novella, in which Candide finally dismisses his tutor's optimism, leaves unresolved what philosophy the protagonist is to accept in its stead. Source: Internet

Aldridge (1975), p. 255 Satire The main method of Candide ' s satire is to contrast ironically great tragedy and comedy. Source: Internet

Another interpretative possibility is that Candide cultivating "his garden" suggests his engaging in only necessary occupations, such as feeding oneself and fighting boredom. Source: Internet

As evidenced by similarities between the two books, Voltaire probably drew upon Gulliver's Travels for inspiration while writing Candide. Source: Internet

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