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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:opera gptkb:novel gptkb:character |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:anime
gptkb:musical gptkb:ballet gptkb:theatre gptkb:animated_television_series gptkb:films gptkb:various_adaptations gptkb:Leonard_Bernstein's_Candide gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:opera gptkb:video_game gptkb:film musicals musical adaptations stage adaptations operatic adaptations graphic novel. stage play. animated film. ballet. operatic adaptation |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
opera adaptations
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| gptkbp:art_movement |
gptkb:philosopher
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Voltaire
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
Tony Award nominations |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Voltaire's_novel
novel by Voltaire Voltaire's novella |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Candide
gptkb:Cunegonde gptkb:Martin gptkb:Pangloss gptkb:The_Baron gptkb:The_Old_Woman |
| gptkbp:character_development |
grows disillusioned
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| gptkbp:character_traits |
innocent
naive optimistic curious resilient |
| gptkbp:composed_of |
gptkb:Bernstein
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| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:philosophical_debates
personal conflict philosophical conflict Candide vs. Pangloss's philosophy Candide vs. love Candide vs. societal norms Candide vs. war accepts reality Candide vs. Philosophical optimism Candide vs. Society Candide vs. War |
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Voltaire
gptkb:Bernstein |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
controversial
widely studied controversial at the time of publication widely regarded as a classic often studied in literature courses controversial upon release subject of various interpretations widely studied today |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
performed worldwide
inspired literary works influenced modern literature widely studied in literature courses influenced literature influenced philosophy influenced political thought inspired adaptations in various media inspired literary criticism studied in literature courses adapted into various media reference in popular culture inspired philosophical discussions influenced other musicals inspired discussions on philosophy inspired political thought inspired discussions on optimism inspired critiques of religion Addressed social injustices. Considered a classic of Western literature. Criticized religious hypocrisy. Influenced Enlightenment thought. |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:John_Caird
gptkb:Hal_Prince gptkb:Robert_Carsen |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds.
" All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds." |
| gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:Candide
gptkb:Cunegonde gptkb:Pangloss |
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
1759
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:theatre gptkb:comic_book philosophical satire |
| gptkbp:has_friend |
gptkb:Cunegonde
gptkb:Martin gptkb:Pangloss |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
other musicals
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| gptkbp:has_merchandise |
related merchandise
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Seven_Years'_War
gptkb:Saint Age of Enlightenment European colonialism reflects Enlightenment ideas reflects critiques of society reflects the aftermath of the Seven Years' War written during the Enlightenment addresses issues of colonialism reflects 18th-century European society |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Candide
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Immanuel_Kant gptkb:David_Hume gptkb:Friedrich_Nietzsche gptkb:Gottfried_Wilhelm_Leibniz gptkb:Kant gptkb:literary_work gptkb:Leibniz Western literature Hume inspired many literary works Enlightenment thought exploration of free will critique of optimism influenced authors like Camus influenced authors like Huxley influenced authors like Kafka influenced authors like Orwell influenced authors like Rushdie Impact on modern philosophical thought. Influenced writers like Kafka and Huxley. Inspired later satirical works. examination of human suffering |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Existentialism
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Rousseau
gptkb:Leibniz |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:comic_book
Enlightenment philosophy |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired many adaptations
inspired philosophical discussions inspired critiques of optimism inspired by Leibniz's philosophy inspired by the Lisbon earthquake inspired by the Seven Years' War |
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:streaming_platforms
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| gptkbp:is_considered |
a classic musical
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
critique of society
critique of religion critique of philosophy satire of optimism society and religion |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
travels through various countries
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:French
English |
| gptkbp:legacy |
taught in schools worldwide
considered a classic of Western literature inspired numerous adaptations and interpretations |
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:mythological_figure irony hyperbole |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Candide,_or_Optimism
gptkb:Candide |
| gptkbp:moral |
the importance of practical work
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| gptkbp:music_style |
gptkb:Glitter_and_Be_Gay
classical music jazz influences The Best of All Possible Worlds I Am Easily Assimilated Make Our Garden Grow operatic style It Must Be So |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
third-person satirical philosophical first-person narrative episodic structure satirical tone satirical. episodic. first-person. |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Cunegonde
gptkb:Martin gptkb:Pangloss gptkb:The_Baron gptkb:The_Old_Woman |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Alfred_Drake
gptkb:Mandy_Patinkin gptkb:Patina_Miller gptkb:Brian_Stokes_Mitchell gptkb:Renee_Fleming gptkb:Kristin_Chenoweth gptkb:Marina_Prior gptkb:Barbara_Cook gptkb:John_Mc_Martin Paul Groves |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
1982 Broadway revival
2013 Broadway revival 1997 concert version |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds.
" All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds." " We must cultivate our garden." We must cultivate our garden. |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
various recordings
original cast recording revival cast recording orchestral recordings |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:Glitter_and_Be_Gay
The Best of All Possible Worlds I Am Easily Assimilated Make Our Garden Grow |
| gptkbp:official_language |
gptkb:French
English |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:New_York_Philharmonic
multiple languages various theater companies in various theaters |
| gptkbp:philosophy |
Optimism
Existentialism. Free will. Determinism. Cynicism. Theodicy. |
| gptkbp:plot |
Exploration of philosophical ideas.
Candide's encounters with various philosophical ideas Candide's eventual realization about life Candide's journey through various misfortunes Candide's search for Cunegonde Candide's journey through various misfortunes. Candide's search for Cunegonde. Critique of optimism. |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:1956
October 29, 1956 |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:opera
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| gptkbp:published_by |
1759
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Gabriel_Cramer
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| gptkbp:publishes |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:resolution |
cultivating a garden
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| gptkbp:restoration |
gptkb:television_series
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| gptkbp:set_in |
18th century Europe
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:South_America gptkb:El_Dorado gptkb:Eldorado various locations in Europe and South America |
| gptkbp:stations |
Widely studied in literature courses.
Banned in some places. Controversial at the time of publication. Regarded as one of Voltaire's most important works. |
| gptkbp:style |
ironic
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
Cunegonde as a symbol of lost innocence
Pangloss as a symbol of blind optimism the garden as a symbol of contentment the journey as a symbol of life's challenges the old woman as a symbol of resilience Cunegonde as idealized love El Dorado as a utopia Pangloss as blind optimism the garden as self-sufficiency the journey as personal growth the journey as life experience the folly of optimism Cunegonde as idealized love. Eldorado as a utopia. Pangloss as misguided optimism. The garden as self-sufficiency. Eldorado as utopia |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:philosopher
suffering disillusionment optimism the folly of optimism |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:amusement_park gptkb:war love suffering disillusionment optimism the absurdity of life |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
gptkb:Italian
gptkb:Author gptkb:Spanish gptkb:Native_American_tribe English |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Voltaire
gptkb:Bernstein |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:the_Enlightenment
gptkb:Bernstein |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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