Zadig by Voltaire
or, The Book of Fate
The book is an Enlightenment-era philosophical novel that follows the adventures of its eponymous hero, a young nobleman in ancient Babylonia. Through a series of misfortunes and experiences, including love, injustice, and chance, the protagonist explores themes of fate, free will, and the search for truth. His journey is marked by encounters with a diverse cast of characters, each representing different aspects of society and human nature. The protagonist's wisdom and observations on human folly and the ironies of life offer a satirical critique of the social and political systems of the day, ultimately advocating for enlightenment and reason over superstition and tyranny.
The 3373rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1747
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
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- Zadig ou La Destinée
- Zadig ou la Destinée
- Zadig, or The Book of Fate
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 458th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- Haycraft-Queen Cornerstones (Murder For Pleasure (Book))
- John Lubbock, The Choice of Books (1896) (The Choice of Books (Book))