Candide by Voltaire circa 1920's Modern Library leatherette binding Classic Philosophical Literature Rare books
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This is a good smaller hardcover bound in leatherette cover. Circa 1920's Modern Library. There is no copyright date given inside but this copy can be dated to 1917-1929 because of the leatherette binding. This copy is good inside and out. NOTE: previous owners name and address neatly written in script inside front cover, see photo. The inside pages only have very light natural tanning from age and are good and clean. The binding is still tight and straight. It is bound in green leatherette, flexible cover and the cover is also good and clean. Modern Library logo in gold from and gold title lettering along spine. Smaller size book designed to be carried around in pocket or purse for reading anywhere. 12 mo book size or 4.5" x 7" with 173 pages.
Boni and Liveright was founded in 1917 and produced "pocket books" of the great classics for average readers to be able to afford them. The leatherette flexible bindings were produced from 1917-1929. Subsequently, bindings were changed to cloth and later hardcover or "buckram" bindings.
Candide, by Voltaire, is a satirical novella originally published in 1759. The story follows the naive protagonist, Candide, as he endures a series of horrific events—war, natural disasters, disease, and more. This challenges his tutor Pangloss's optimistic teachings, ultimately leading him to reject blind faith. the literary selection is an example of philosophical optimism.
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