Zadig; Or, The Book of Fate by Voltaire
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| Author | Voltaire, 1694-1778 |
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| Title | Zadig; Or, The Book of Fate |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zadig |
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| Summary | "Zadig; Or, The Book of Fate" by Voltaire is an Oriental fiction written in the early 18th century. The narrative follows the philosophical journey of Zadig, a well-educated young man from Babylon, as he navigates love, fortune, and the complexities of life in a whimsical yet thought-provoking manner. The story opens with a dedication to the Sultana Sheraa and sets the stage for a series of adventures that explore themes of fate, morality, and human nature. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Zadig, who is depicted as a wise and generous man, revered for his character and intellect. As he approaches a marriage with the beautiful Semira, their happiness is abruptly interrupted by a violent confrontation with jealous rivals, leading to a series of misfortunes for him, including the loss of Semira to Orcan, a powerful and arrogant antagonist. With his one eye injured in the skirmish, Zadig's experiences lay the groundwork for a larger exploration of the trials and tribulations he faces in pursuit of love and fulfillment, as well as the philosophical inquiries that arise from these encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Manners and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | French literature -- 18th century |
| Subject | Political fiction, French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18972 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 14, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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