Micromegas by Voltaire
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Voltaire, 1694-1778
English
"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, intelligenc...
creatures, leading to surprising revelations about knowledge and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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James Thompson
4 weeks agoThe layout is perfect for tablet and e-reader devices.
Mary Smith
10 months agoIt’s refreshing to see such a high standard of digital publishing.
Margaret Brown
2 months agoLooking at the bibliography alone, the footnotes provide extra depth for those who want to dig deeper. The insights gained here are worth every minute of reading.
Elizabeth Perez
2 years agoIt took me a while to process the complex ideas here, but the quality of the diagrams and illustrations (if applicable) is top-notch. The insights gained here are worth every minute of reading.
Jessica Jones
10 months agoI've gone through the entire material twice now, and the insights into future trends are particularly thought-provoking. I'm glad I chose this over the other alternatives.