Sallimus: Itämainen kertomus by Voltaire
"Sallimus: Itämainen kertomus" by Voltaire is a philosophical novel published in 1747. Set in an ancient Near Eastern world, the story follows Zadig, a young Babylonian who encounters repeated misfortunes and arbitrary treatment while seeking happiness. Through his trials with rulers and women, he confronts the problem of evil and fate's unpredictability. The tale blends entertainment with satire, questioning religious intolerance and eighteenth-century values while exploring whether suffering serves a greater purpose
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| Author | Voltaire, 1694-1778 |
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| Translator | Kallio, O. A. (Oskar Albin), 1874-1940 |
| Uniform Title | Zadig, ou la destinée. Finnish |
| Title | Sallimus: Itämainen kertomus |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sallimus |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Manners and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | French literature -- 18th century |
| Subject | Political fiction, French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45340 |
| Release Date | Apr 7, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 178 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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