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100	1		_aVoltaire, _d1694-1778
245	1	3	_aLe Blanc et le Noir
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2003-12-01
508			_aThis eBook was produced by Carlo Traverso
520			_a"Le Blanc et le Noir" by Voltaire is a literary work written in the mid-18th century, specifically during the Enlightenment period. This book is a narrative tale that explores themes of fate, destiny, and the duality of human nature through the story of love and misadventure of its central character, Rustan. The narrative is part of the larger collection titled "Contes de Guillaume Fade," which showcases Voltaire's witty yet philosophical examination of life. The story follows Rustan, a young man from Candahar, who falls deeply in love with a princess from Cachemire after meeting her at a fair. Despite his obligations to his own family and society, he embarks on a journey to be with her, facing numerous obstacles including misfortune brought on by his own servants, Topaze and Ébène, who represent contrasting aspects of fate. Throughout his travels, Rustan encounters various challenges symbolizing the struggle between good and evil, ultimately leading to tragic misunderstandings and heartbreak. The tale concludes on a somber note as Rustan's quest for love results in loss and sorrow, reflecting on the complexities of destiny and human decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFrench fiction -- 18th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4771
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