
The pertinent stats on Voltaire can be found at:
A quick and easy biography of Voltaire
For artistic interpretations of Candide:
A simple website on Bernstein's rendition of Candide
The philosophies of the time:
Provides brief descriptions of the thoughts of prominent philosophers that are important to the understanding of CandideA comprehensive page with links to numerous eighteenth century philosophy pages
Sites on the significance of Candide:
An ultra-comprehensive biography that discusses how Voltaire was motivated to write CandideA short discussion on the importance of all of Voltaire's works
Works of literature related to Candide:
E-text of Voltaire's Philosophical DictionaryE-text and some background information on G.W. Leibniz, a philosopher that Voltaire mocks in Candide
Criticisms of Candide:
Discussion on how Voltaire mocks optimism in CandideDiscussion on how Voltaire mocks other philosophies in Candide
Other websites that might be of use:
The Voltaire Foundation's website