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The story is organized into seven brief chapters. The first describes Microm gas (small/large), an inhabitant of one of the planets that orbits Sirius. His home world is 21.6 million times greater in circumference than the Earth. Microm gas stands 120,000 feet (about 23 miles)... Read Full Overview

Micromegas (Microm gas, en franc s) es un cuento filos fico de Voltaire (1694-1778) que apareci en 1752. Ha sido considerado retrospectivamente como una de las primeras obras de ciencia-ficci n. El cuento describe la visita a la Tierra de un ser originario de un planeta de la... Read Full Overview

THE CONVERSATION BETWEEN MICROMEGAS AND THE INHABITANT OF SATURN

His excellency having laid himself down, and the secretary approached his nose: "It must be confessed," said Micromegas, "that nature is full of variety." "Yes,"... Read Full Overview

Micromegas is an inhabitant of the star Sirius, 120,000 feet tall and accompanied by a dwarf from Saturn who is 6000 feet tall. During a grand tour of the universe they visit Earth in 1737 and, using makeshift microscopes, they detect a boating party of tiny human philosophers... Read Full Overview

Micromegas is an inhabitant of the star Sirius, 120,000 feet tall and accompanied by a dwarf from Saturn who is 6000 feet tall. During a grand tour of the universe they visit Earth in 1737 and, using makeshift microscopes, they detect a boating party of tiny human philosophers... Read Full Overview

This novel can be seen as an imitation of Gulliver's Travels. It contains many allusions. The dwarf of Saturn is Mr. Fontenelle. Despite his gentleness, his carefulness, his philosophy, all of which should endear him to Mr. Voltaire, he is linked with the enemies of this great... Read Full Overview

Micromegas, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has... Read Full Overview

Micromegas is an inhabitant of the star Sirius, 120,000 feet tall and accompanied by a dwarf from Saturn who is 6000 feet tall. During a grand tour of the universe they visit Earth in 1737 and, using makeshift microscopes, they detect a boating party of tiny human philosophers... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Microm?gas par VoltaireMicrom?gas: histoire philosophique est un conte philosophique de Voltaire paru en 1752. Sa premi?re version pourrait avoir ?t? ?crite en 1738 ou 1739. Sacrifiant ? la mode des voyages extraordinaires, il d?crit la visite de la Terre par deux g?ants: Microm?gas,... Read Full Overview

VOLTAIRE, pseudonyme de Fran?ois-Marie Arouet (1694-1778), romancier, historien, po?te, dramaturge et pol?miste. Voltaire fut le g?nie universel des Lumi?res et une des figures principales des cercles parisiens de la libre pens?e. Originaire d'un milieu bourgeois, son p?re ?tait... Read Full Overview

"Micromegas" by Voltaire is a philosophical tale written in the mid-18th century. This satirical narrative explores themes of knowledge, perspective, and the nature of existence through the journey of an inhabitant from the star Sirius named Micromegas. The story delves into... Read Full Overview

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the cosmos with Voltaire's "Micromegas," a captivating blend of philosophical fiction and biting satire. This thought-provoking tale invites readers to contemplate humanity's place in the universe through the eyes of an alien visitor... Read Full Overview

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such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview