Candide Introduction
In which a lively introduction celebrates Voltaire’s *Candide* as a timeless, swift-witted satire that playfully mocks the optimistic philosophy of its age with elegant brevity and unsparing humour. The commentary gently contrasts eighteenth-century satirical methods with modern approaches, inviting readers to appreciate the enduring gaiety and incisive wit that animate this gleeful philosophical tale.
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