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Candide, Part II is an apocryphal French sequel to Voltaire’s novella Candide, ou l’Optimisme. Published in 1760, it continues the use of travel, misfortune, and improbable encounters associated with the original work. Its authorship is uncertain, and it is generally treated as a separate imitation rather than an established part of Voltaire’s literary canon. The work belongs to the picaresque and satirical traditions.
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What is Candide, Part II?
Candide, Part II is an apocryphal French continuation of Voltaire’s Candide, ou l’Optimisme. It reuses the original work’s pattern of travel, misfortune, and improbable encounters.
When was Candide, Part II published?
It was published in 1760, shortly after Voltaire’s original Candide. The work is not generally treated as an authenticated continuation by Voltaire.
Who wrote Candide, Part II?
Its authorship is uncertain. It is generally treated as an apocryphal sequel rather than a securely attributed work by Voltaire.
How does Candide, Part II relate to Voltaire’s Candide?
It continues the travel-and-adventure structure associated with Candide while extending the characters’ improbable misfortunes. Its uncertain authorship makes it a separate historical curiosity rather than a standard part of Voltaire’s canon.
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