Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume

** "Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume" by Voltaire is a compilation of amusing stories from the late 1700s that uses humor to poke fun at society's problems and strict religious beliefs. The stories present a range of characters, from a sorrowful princess wanting her lost love back to a magic serpent and bull, to expose the quirks and ironies of human life. At the start, there is Princess Amasidia, who is sad because her true love disappeared due to magical affairs and being double-crossed by the monarch. During her sadness, she comes across a peculiar white bull that she yearns to have, but an old woman and a tricky snake complicate her pursuit. Amid these strange events, readers are introduced to Mambres, a wise magician, who provides thoughtful suggestions, crafting a light-hearted yet thought-provoking examination of important topics such as love, who we are as people, and the ridiculous parts of life. **