163 pp. Illustrations by Ronald Clyne. A collection of short works by the French Enlightenment poet, historian, and philosopher known for Candide, Zadig, The Age of Louis XIV, and The Maid of Orleans. Includes: Mennon, the Philosopher; The Dog and the Horse; The Envious Man; The History of the Old Woman; Jeannot and Colin; Bababec and the Fakirs; History of the Travels of Scarmentado; Plan of the Tragedy of Hamlet; About the Author; About the Artist; The Artist's Thoughts About His Illustrations.