Zadig or The Book of Fate (Version 2)


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"there is no Evil under the Sun, but some Good proceeds from it:" -- this quote from this novel sums it up. One of Voltaire's most celebrated works, Zagig follows the plight of a young man, Zadig, as he embarks on matrimony. This tale is somewhat philosophical, suggesting that no matter how we act, we are confronted by bigotry, injustice and betrayal. Although set in Babylon, there is no attempt at historical accuracy. (3 hr 41 min)

Chapters

The Dedication, The Approbation 6:58 Read by Grace Buchanan
The Blind Eye 13:38 Read by Grace Buchanan
The Nose 8:44 Read by Grace Buchanan
The Dog and the Horse, &c.; 11:32 Read by Jim Locke
The Envious Man 11:00 Read by Jim Locke
The Force of Generosity 8:05 Read by Kerry Adams
The Just Judge 8:39 Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf
The Force of Jealousy 11:19 Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf
The Thresh’d Wife 8:06 Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf
The Captive 8:12 Read by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf
The Funeral Pile 9:13 Read by Jim Locke
The Evening’s Entertainment 10:11 Read by Jim Locke
The Rendezvous 11:41 Read by Richa Jain
The Free-booter 12:46 Read by Richa Jain
The Fisherman 12:06 Read by Richa Jain
The Basilisk 22:41 Read by Jim Locke
The Tournaments 15:05 Read by Jim Locke
The Hermit 19:00 Read by Rachel Costello
The Riddles, or Ænigmas 12:12 Read by Rachel Costello