Zadig and L’Ing?nu (Penguin Classics) [Paperback] Voltaire and John Butt

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Paperback cover has some wear, creases and tears. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This vintage Penguin Classics edition brings together two of Voltaire’s most celebrated works – the novella “Zadig” and the philosophical tale “L’Ingénu.” Published in the mid-18th century, these satirical narratives exemplify the French Enlightenment writer’s wit, humor, and scathing critique of religious intolerance, social injustice, and the arbitrary nature of human laws and institutions.

“Zadig” follows the titular character’s adventures and misfortunes, using them as a vehicle to lampoon the ideas of divine providence and poetic justice. “L’Ingénu,” on the other hand, tells the story of a Native American’s journey to France, where his naïve perspectives highlight the absurdities of European society.

Despite its well-worn exterior, this affordable paperback preserves Voltaire’s subversive genius, inviting readers to appreciate his enduring influence on Western thought and literature. Collectors of Enlightenment philosophy and French classics will appreciate owning this accessible edition of two essential Voltaire texts.