Candide

"Candide" by Voltaire is a witty story about a young man's journey through a world that constantly proves his optimistic beliefs wrong. Candide starts out living comfortably and believing everything is for the best, thanks to his teacher Pangloss. But after getting kicked out for falling for the Baron's daughter, Cunegonde, he faces wars and terrible situations, opening his eyes to a more realistic and often disappointing view of life. His adventures introduce us to big ideas about whether life is truly good and poke fun at the idea that everything happens for a reason, setting the stage for a wild ride filled with both humor and hard truths.