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Candide (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)
by James K. Lowers (Author) "In the first two of these three chapters, as in the earlier ones, Candide's attitude vacillated, but he had never entirely abandoned the optimistic faith..." (more)
Key Phrases: optimistic philosophy, personal satire, Frederick the Great, Doctor Pangloss

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Paperback: 80 pages
Publisher: Cliffs Notes (April 12, 1965)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0822002833
ISBN-13: 978-0822002833
Product Dimensions: 8 x 4.9 x 0.3 inches
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Key Phrases - SIPs: optimistic philosophy, personal satire

Key Phrases - CAPs: Frederick the Great, Doctor Pangloss

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In the first two of these three chapters, as in the earlier ones, Candide's attitude vacillated, but he had never entirely abandoned the optimistic faith taught to him by Pangloss. Read the first page

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optimistic philosophy, personal satire

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Frederick the Great, Doctor Pangloss

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