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Candide
' ( , ) is a French satire written by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment, first published in 1759. The novella has been widely translated, with English versions titled Candide: or, All for the Best (1759); Candide: or, The Optimist (1762); and Candide: Optimism''''' (1947). A young man, Candide, lives a sheltered life in an Edenic paradise, being indoctrinated with Leibnizian optimism by his mentor, Professor Pangloss. This lifestyle is abruptly ended, followed by Candide's slow and painful disillusionment as he witnesses and experiences great hardships in the world. Voltaire
The Night in Lisbon
1962 novel by Erich Maria Remarque

The Elephant's Journey
2008 novel by José Saramago

The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis
novel by José Saramago

Night Train to Lisbon
novel by Pascal Mercier (Peter Bieri)

The History of the Siege of Lisbon
1989 novel by José Saramago
Pereira Maintains
1994 novel by Antonio Tabucchi

The Russia House
1989 novel by John le Carré

Skylight
2011 novel by José Saramago
Cousin Bazilio
1878 novel by José Maria de Eça de Queirós