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  • Micromegas

    by Voltaire ...
    Translated by Peter Phalen ...
    In "Micromegas," Voltaire presents a biting satire that explores the nature of humanity through the lens of cosmic perspective. The narrative centers on Micromegas, a giant from the planet Sirius, who travels to Earth after encountering philosophical dissatisfaction with his own civilization. The story is imbued with Enlightenment ideals, reflecting Voltaire's deft wit and critical examination of ... Read more

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  • Anthology of Classic Short Stories. Vol. 7 (Humour, Satire and Tall Tales)

    The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry, What Stumped the Blue Jays by Mark Twain, When I Was a Witch by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and others

    by O. Henry, Mark Twain, Saki, Johann Peter Hebel, Rudolf Erich Raspe, Ring Lardner, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Voltaire ...
    Translated by Peter Phalen ...
    Satire, Humor and Irony in some cases have been regarded as the most effective source to understand a society, the oldest form of social study.Contents:The Cop and the Anthem by O. HenryThe Ransom of Red Chief by O. HenryWhat Stumped the Blue Jays by Mark TwainThe Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark TwainThe Toys of Peace by Saki (H. H. Munro)The Artful Hussar by Johann Peter ... Read more

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  • Micromegas: A Philosophical History. Illustrated

    by Voltaire ...
    Translated by Peter Phalen ...
    "Micromegas: A Philosophical History" by Voltaire, in this illustrated edition, offers a satirical and philosophical journey through the cosmos. Originally written in 1752, this short story is a reflection of Voltaire's wit and Enlightenment ideals.The narrative follows the adventures of Micromegas, an extraterrestrial being from a distant star, as he travels through the universe. Micromegas ... Read more

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  • Micromegas

    Enriched edition. Journey through the Universe: A Philosophical Satire

    by Voltaire, Xavier Sutton ...
    Translated by Peter Phalen ...
    In "Micromegas," Voltaire blends satire with philosophical discourse to create a thought-provoking novella that critiques the absurdities of human nature and societal norms. The narrative follows the gargantuan traveler Micromegas, who journeys from the planet Sirius to Earth, only to find a species engrossed in pettiness and ignorance. Voltaire employs a whimsical tone, employing rich allegory ... Read more

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  • Micromegas (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. An Enlightenment Satire of Extraterrestrial Travelers, Cosmic Perspective, and Human Vanity

    by Voltaire, Reid Graybourne ...
    Translated by Peter Phalen ...
    Voltaire's Micromegas is a brilliant philosophical tale that compresses cosmology, satire, and Enlightenment skepticism into a deceptively playful narrative. Following two gigantic extraterrestrial travelers—one from Sirius, the other from Saturn—the work stages humanity's intellectual pretensions against the vastness of the universe. Written in lucid, ironic prose, it belongs to the tradition of ... Read more

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    Micromegas: A Philosophical History

    by Voltaire, Voltaire ...
    Narrated by Mark Bowen ...

    Unabridged

    45 min

    "Micromegas: A Philosophical History" by Voltaire, in this illustrated edition, offers a satirical and philosophical journey through the cosmos. Originally written in 1752, this short story is a reflection of Voltaire's wit and Enlightenment ideals.The narrative follows the adventures of Micromegas, an extraterrestrial being from a distant star, as he travels through the universe. Micromegas ... Read more

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  • Gods and Robots

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  • Atlantis the Eyewitnesses, Part II Legacy of Atlantis

    Learning Ancient Secrets, #7

    by Walter Parks ...
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    Many have believed that Atlantis was a fiction created by Plato. Well Plato was not the first to write about it.We have found a very much earlier document. It was written in 9619 BC, about 9,250 years before Plato's writing.This ancient document is believed to be the oldest document that has survived almost intact down through the ages.Further, archeological finds and scientific evidence provide ... Read more

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  • Somnium ("The Dream")

    by Johannes Kepler ...
    According to Carl Sagan and Isaac Asimov, Kepler´s "Somnium" ("The Dream"), written around 1611, should be considered the first science-fiction novel ever. The eminent astronomer Johannes Kepler imagines a trip to the moon and speculates about its inhabitants. ... Read more

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  • 100 Selected Stories

    by O. Henry, Keith Carabine, Cedric Watts ...
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    With a new Introduction by Professor Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D.This selection of a hundred of O. Henry’s succinct tales displays the range, humour and humanity of a perennially popular short-story writer.Here Henry gives a richly colourful and exuberantly entertaining panorama of social life, ranging from thieves to tycoons, from the streets of New York to the prairies of Texas.These stories are ... Read more

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    Series series A Tor.Com Original
    Among the universe's civilizations, some conceive of the journey between stars as the sailing of bright ships, and others as tunneling through the crevices of night. Some look upon their far-voyaging as a migratory imperative, and name their vessels after birds or butterflies....At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. ... Read more

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