jan 1, 1759 - Voltaire - Published "Candide"

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This satirical novella is important for its criticism of philosophical optimism and its reflection on the complexities of life, becoming a classic of Western literature.

Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher, who attacked the Catholic Church and advocated freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and separation of church and state.

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