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Title: Zadig; Or, The Book of Fate
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zadig
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Summary: "Zadig; Or, The Book of Fate" by Voltaire is an Oriental fiction written in the early 18th century. The narrative follows the philosophical journey of Zadig, a well-educated young man from Babylon, as he navigates love, fortune, and the complexities of life in a whimsical yet thought-provoking manner. The story opens with a dedication to the Sultana Sheraa and sets the stage for a series of adventures that explore themes of fate, morality, and human nature. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Zadig, who is depicted as a wise and generous man, revered for his character and intellect. As he approaches a marriage with the beautiful Semira, their happiness is abruptly interrupted by a violent confrontation with jealous rivals, leading to a series of misfortunes for him, including the loss of Semira to Orcan, a powerful and arrogant antagonist. With his one eye injured in the skirmish, Zadig's experiences lay the groundwork for a larger exploration of the trials and tribulations he faces in pursuit of love and fulfillment, as well as the philosophical inquiries that arise from these encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Voltaire, 1694-1778
EBook No.: 18972
Published: Aug 3, 2006
Downloads: 720
Language: English
Subject: Manners and customs -- Fiction
Subject: French literature -- 18th century
Subject: Political fiction, French
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Zadig; Or, The Book of Fate
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zadig
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Cosma Shalizi and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Zadig; Or, The Book of Fate" by Voltaire is an Oriental fiction written in the early 18th century. The narrative follows the philosophical journey of Zadig, a well-educated young man from Babylon, as he navigates love, fortune, and the complexities of life in a whimsical yet thought-provoking manner. The story opens with a dedication to the Sultana Sheraa and sets the stage for a series of adventures that explore themes of fate, morality, and human nature. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Zadig, who is depicted as a wise and generous man, revered for his character and intellect. As he approaches a marriage with the beautiful Semira, their happiness is abruptly interrupted by a violent confrontation with jealous rivals, leading to a series of misfortunes for him, including the loss of Semira to Orcan, a powerful and arrogant antagonist. With his one eye injured in the skirmish, Zadig's experiences lay the groundwork for a larger exploration of the trials and tribulations he faces in pursuit of love and fulfillment, as well as the philosophical inquiries that arise from these encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Voltaire, 1694-1778
EBook No.: 18972
Published: Aug 3, 2006
Downloads: 720
Language: English
Subject: Manners and customs -- Fiction
Subject: French literature -- 18th century
Subject: Political fiction, French
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.