Candide or Optimism

The book is in fair condition, with a worn cover exhibiting significant creases and edge wear. There is no dust jacket. The binding remains intact, and the pages, though yellowed with age, are free from inscriptions or library markings.

This edition of "Candide or Optimism" by François-Marie Arouet de Voltaire, published in 1946 by Appleton-Century-Crofts, Inc., is a notable entry in the Crofts Classics series. Edited by Norman L. Torrey of Columbia University, this edition provides insightful context to Voltaire's satirical masterpiece. Voltaire, a leading figure of the Enlightenment, critiques the philosophy of optimism through the adventures of his protagonist, Candide. This paperback edition, printed in New York, lacks a dust jacket and shows signs of wear, including creases and edge wear. While not a first edition, it holds value for those interested in mid-20th-century academic interpretations of classic literature.