Science Fiction & FantasyMicromégasVoltaire
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Micromégas
by Voltaire
It describes the visit of two giants to Earth: Micromégas from a planet near Sirius, and the secretary of Saturn's Academy.
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"Micromégas" by Voltaire is a philosophical tale published in 1752. It describes the visit of two giants to Earth: Micromégas from a planet near Sirius, and the secretary of Saturn's Academy. This representative work of the Enlightenment blends social, religious, and moral criticism with scientific observation. It emphasizes philosophical relativism while rejecting metaphysical speculation in favor of empirical experimentation. The tale stands as one of the earliest philosophical stories, challenging human vanity and exploring humanity's place in the universe through reason and scientific inquiry.
- Format
- EPUB
- Language
- French
- Length
- 28 pages
- Published
- 1 January 1752
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