Micromegas
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2009-09-28 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #30123 |
Description
"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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)