Jeannot et Colin
by Voltaire
"Jeannot et Colin" by Voltaire is a philosophical tale published in 1764. Two childhood friends from Auvergne take divergent paths when Jeannot's family suddenly acquires wealth and a noble title, moving to Paris while Colin remains behind. As Jeannot embraces a frivolous life of vanity and abandons his humble friend, fortune's wheel turns unexpectedly. This tale explores themes of true friendship, social climbing, and the shallow nature of wealth through the contrasting destinies of two young men.
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