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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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Candide, Part II scores 4.77/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Picaresque Novel category.
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