Candide or Optimism

The book is in fair condition. The cover shows signs of wear, with some creasing and slight tearing at the edges. The spine is intact but has visible wear. There is no dust jacket. The pages are clean, with no inscriptions or markings, and the binding remains firm.

This edition of "Candide or Optimism" by Voltaire is published by Penguin Books in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1962. This particular volume is a reprint of the translation first published in 1947, translated by John Butt. Voltaire, a prominent Enlightenment thinker, is renowned for his wit and criticism of society, and "Candide" is one of his most celebrated works, offering a satirical take on optimism and the human condition. This Penguin Classics edition is part of a series that aims to make classic works accessible to a broad audience. The book is a paperback with a green and cream cover featuring a portrait of Voltaire. This edition is significant for collectors of classic literature and those interested in philosophical satire. The book is in fair condition, with some wear on the cover and spine but remains intact and readable.