Voltaire 1694-1778 creator Kallio, O. A. (Oskar Albin) 1874-1940 text utu 2014 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Sallimus: Itämainen kertomus" by Voltaire is a philosophical novel published in 1747. Set in an ancient Near Eastern world, the story follows Zadig, a young Babylonian who encounters repeated misfortunes and arbitrary treatment while seeking happiness. Through his trials with rulers and women, he confronts the problem of evil and fate's unpredictability. The tale blends entertainment with satire, questioning religious intolerance and eighteenth-century values while exploring whether suffering serves a greater purpose in the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sallimus Release date is 2014-04-07 Produced by Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Manners and customs -- Fiction French literature -- 18th century Political fiction, French PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45340 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45340 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134036.0 45340