Similar and Related Works
- In Bharati Mukherjee's novel Jasmine (1989), a young Indian woman living as an illegal alien in the United States tries to make ends meet.
- American musical group Eddie From Ohio's song "Cándido & América" is based on the novel.
- Voltaire's 18th century novel Candide describes the trials and struggles of a protagonist with a similar name; both maintain their hope.
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