Candide: A Comic Operetta Based On Voltaire's Satire
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Candide: A Comic Operetta Based On Voltaire's Satire is a musical adaptation of the classic satirical novella by French philosopher Voltaire. The book was written by American playwright Lillian Hellman and features music by composer Leonard Bernstein. The story follows the journey of the naive and optimistic Candide as he travels the world, encountering a series of misfortunes and tragedies that challenge his beliefs and worldview. The operetta is known for its witty and irreverent commentary on religion, philosophy, and society, and is considered a landmark work of musical theater. With its catchy tunes, clever lyrics, and biting humor, Candide has become a beloved classic of the stage, entertaining audiences for generations.Additional Contributors Are John Latouche And Dorothy Parker.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1258269430
ISBN13:9781258269432
Release Date:April 2012
Publisher:Literary Licensing, LLC
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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