Candide is a satire. Much like a comedy, but makes fun of another work. Candide was written by frenchman, Voltaire who wrote Candide clearly mocking German philosopher, Gottfried Wilhem von Leibniz. Much of Pangloss' ideals are based on von Leibniz's.
the optimist
Pangloss and the baron
All comedy is social
comedy is comedy tragedy is tragedy
The old comedy in Greek comedy was personal or political satire eg Aristophanes. In the 3rd-4th centuries B.C with the rise of Macedonia and decline of Greek power the old comedy was replaced by new comedy with plots and characters. The love intrigues& scheming servants were central to the new comedy. Menander, Philemon, and Diphilus are writers of this genre.
Voltaire wrote Candide.
Candide Franklyn's birth name is Candide Regan Franklyn.
1759
Candide was created in 1759-01.
Candide Charkviani died in 1994.
Candide Charkviani was born in 1906.
Candide Rochefort died in 1971.
Candide Rochefort was born in 1904.
Candide - newspaper - was created in 1865.
Candide Thovex was born in 1982.
Candide Thovex has: Played Athlete in "Freeriders" in 1998. Played Candide Thovex in "Further" in 2000. Played Candide Thovex in "Los Alamos" in 2000. Played Candide Thovex in "Mind the Addiction" in 2001. Played Candide Thovex in "Subject to Change" in 2001. Played Candide Thovex in "The Prophecy" in 2002. Played Candide Thovex in "Ski Movie III: The Front Line" in 2002. Played Candide Thovex in "High Life" in 2003. Played Candide Thovex in "Soul Purpose" in 2004. Played Candide Thovex in "Tangerine Dream" in 2005. Played Candide Thovex in "Lost and Found" in 2007. Played himself in "Few Words" in 2012.
Anime Candide was created in 1920-10.