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L'Ingénu

by Voltaire

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"L'Ingénu" by Voltaire is a philosophical tale published in 1767. A Huron man arrives in France and views French society with innocent candor. He falls in love with Mlle de Saint-Yves, but their romance faces obstacles from religious authorities and tyrannical powers of Louis XIV's era. The work satirizes abuses of power, religious constraint, and corrupt administration while exploring themes of reason versus dogma and the state of nature. Through dramatic and emotional storytelling, Voltaire crafts a tale of thwarted love and tragic fate.

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