Quick Facts
| Author | Francois Voltaire |
| Narrator | Ben Lloyd Hughes |
| Runtime | 4h17m |
| Published | February 25, 2021 |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 (3 ratings) |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, Classics, Genre Fiction, Sagas, Politics & Social Sciences, Philosophy |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
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Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Ben Lloyd-Hughes, best known for Divergent, Me Before You and The Inbetweeners. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Michael Wood. Brought up in the household of a powerful Baron, Candide is an open-minded young man...
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- Expert narration by Ben Lloyd Hughes brings every character and scene to life across 4h17m of immersive audio.
- Bestseller-quality story from Francois Voltaire, rated 4.7 stars by 3 listeners.
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