Micromegas: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Micromegas is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Voltaire (1694–1778). The listed translation credits are Phalen, Peter.
Catalogue synopsis
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"Micromegas" by Voltaire is a novella published in 1752. This early work of science fiction follows a giant being from a planet orbiting Sirius and his Saturnian companion as they journey through space and eventually arrive on Earth. Using the outsider's perspective, Voltaire crafts a philosophical tale that explores questions of scale, intelligence, and human significance. When the travelers discover tiny humans aboard a ship, they struggle to communicate with these microscopic creatures, leading to surprising revelations about knowledge and existence.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Micromegas
- Author credits: Voltaire (1694–1778)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Phalen, Peter
Catalogue subjects
- Interplanetary voyages -- Fiction
- Life on other planets -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Short stories
- Voyages, Imaginary -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Philosophy & Ethics
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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