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This is the first 1,000 characters of 1929 words (7.72 pages) in the essay titled Voltaires Candide The beginning of the 17th century marked many changes for Europe. These changes were both physical and philosophical in nature. Common citizens were tired of being abused, mistreated and most of all labeled as peasants and commoners by the aristocracy. They were fed up with the hypocrisy of the church and the abuse of power by its leaders in the name of God. One man stood tall above the rest. Francois Marie Arouet was born November 21, 1694 to a middle class family in Paris. At that time, Louis the XIV was king of France and the overwhelming majority lived in harsh conditions. The aristocracy of France ruled with an iron fist and poverty was widespread throughout the land. Francois attended the College Louis le Grand, where he got his Jesuit education. His deep-rooted satirical views were prevalent even as a child. After college, Francois worked as a secretary for the French Ambassador to Holland, but left that position to pursue his writing career. Francois’ writings soon became famous in France. His quick tongue and fast pen soon got him into trouble with the French government and he got exiled to Sully. Using his fame, Voltaire quickly got those in power to allow him back into France. Shortly after he returned he was blamed for a piece of writing that opposed the government, which sent him to prison. While in prison, Francois assumed the pen name “Voltaire” and wrote his first play, “Oedipe”. Shortly after is release, the 24-year-old Voltaire’s Oedipe was p... |
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Keywords: voltaires candide, voltaire, aristocracy, paris, hypocrisy, deep rooted, francois marie arouet, louis the xiv, louis le grand, jesuit education, satirical views, german philosopher, tired of being abused, king of france, harsh conditions, commoners