Candide, or Optimism

Released: February 25, 2021
Length: 4 hrs 17 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Penguin

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This Penguin Classic, performed by Ben Lloyd-Hughes, follows the journey of young Candide, who is raised by a powerful Baron and taught by his tutor Pangloss that "all is for the best." After his love for the Baron's daughter is uncovered, Candide is expelled, embarking on a tumultuous adventure across Europe, South America, and Asia. Along the way, he faces a series of harrowing disasters that challenge his unwavering optimism, all vividly narrated in this definitive audio recording, introduced by Michael Wood.

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