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Candide (Ravenhill)
Mark Ravenhill
Candide
by Mark Ravenhill
Highlights
105 minsPresent DayEnsemble CastUnit Set/Multiple SettingsContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesBritishAdaptationComedy
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the engaging and accessible nature of Voltaire's 'Candide', praising its timeless themes and humor. Many find it a classic that resonates even in modern times, highlighting its satirical elements and philosophical depth. However, a few readers felt that familiarity with historical context and philosophy enhances the reading experience.
Timeless and relevant themesSurprisingly funny and engagingRich in satire and philosophyRequires some background knowledgeA bit challenging for modern readers
Synopsis
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Candide is an optimist.
A dreamer.
He believes that everything is for the best in the best of all possible worlds.
But that belief is about to be tested as Candide's comfortable life is overtaken by an endless barrage of misfortune.
First published in 1759, the story traces the journey of a young man who leads a sheltered life, believing that mankind lives in the best of all possible worlds and that everything happens for the best.
But Candide's happiness comes to a sharp end when he is unfairly evicted from his uncle's castle for kissing his cousin and true love, Lady Cunégonde.
Cast out into the big wide world, Candide is forced to confront reality.
As his world collapses around him, we are transported across the centuries to new locations and parallel universes.
How will Candide's optimism fare when it collides with life in the twenty-first century?
Press Reviews
"An extraordinary piece, one that bulges with bright ideas."
— The Guardian
"An "ingenious and enjoyable take on Voltaire."
— The Spectator
"There is also genuine wit and ingenuity on display here and a good deal of ribald humour in the spirit of the original."
— The Telegraph
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Publication
PublisherMethuen
Year2013
BindingPaperback
EditionRavenhill
Pages96
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573704390
ISBN-100573704392
eISBN-139781472522351
LCCPR6068.A915
Candide is a British adaptation play written by Mark Ravenhill and published by Methuen (2013).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play (eISBN 9781472522351).
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