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Candide: Or, Optimism's Progress Through Suffering

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The source contains excerpts from "Candide," a satirical novel. The narrative follows Candide, a naive young man, as he experiences a series of unfortunate and often absurd events across various locations, including a shipwreck, an earthquake, and encounters with the Spanish Inquisition. Throughout his trials, Candide grapples with the philosophical concept of optimism, particularly the belief that "everything is for the best," a doctrine espoused by his tutor, Pangloss. The story also chronicles Candide's persistent search for his beloved Cunegund, even as he witnesses the harsh realities of the world and the misfortunes of those around him, ultimately leading him to question his initial optimistic worldview.

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The source contains excerpts from "Candide," a satirical novel. The narrative follows Candide, a naive young man, as he experiences a series of unfortunate and often absurd events across various locations, including a shipwreck, an earthquake, and encounters with the Spanish Inquisition. Throughout his trials, Candide grapples with the philosophical concept of optimism, particularly the belief that "everything is for the best," a doctrine espoused by his tutor, Pangloss. The story also chronicles Candide's persistent search for his beloved Cunegund, even as he witnesses the harsh realities of the world and the misfortunes of those around him, ultimately leading him to question his initial optimistic worldview.

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