# Zadig; Or, The Book of Fate

By Voltaire.

"Zadig; Or, The Book of Fate" by Voltaire is a philosophical novella published in 1747. It follows Zadig, a Babylonian philosopher whose life swings wildly between fortune and misfortune. From lost loves and false accusations to royal favor and forced slavery, Zadig experiences life's unpredictability firsthand. His journey through ancient Babylonia and Egypt raises timeless questions about destiny, justice, and whether humans control their fate. This celebrated Enlightenment work explores how nothing is simply good or bad without comparison, challenging readers to reconsider the nature of fortune itself. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Manners and customs -- Fiction; French literature -- 18th century; Political fiction, French

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- [Zadig or the Book of Fate](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/1250) by Voltaire (3 h 47 min, English)
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