Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2009-09-28 Public domain in the USA. 1492 Voltaire 1694 1778 Arouet, François Marie Arouet, Francois Marie Phalen, Peter Micromegas Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microm%C3%A9gas This is a translation of eBook #4649. Produced by Peter Phalen. HTML version by Al Haines. "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 the absurdity of human conflicts and the limitations of human understanding when compared to the vastness of the universe. The plot follows Micromegas, a giant who travels to Saturn, where he meets a dwarf from that planet. Together, they decide to visit Earth, observing and discussing the differences in perspective, intelligence, and experience among various beings. Upon their arrival, they engage with Earth’s inhabitants, humorously discovering the ridiculousness of human conflicts and the conceit of philosophers. Through their journey, Voltaire critiques the arrogance of humanity in the face of the universe's vast complexities and the often absurd nature of societal norms, inviting readers to reflect on what it truly means to understand life and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Science fiction Short stories Life on other planets -- Fiction Interplanetary voyages -- Fiction Voyages, Imaginary -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: French Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 79060 2025-08-12T10:39:15.993257 text/html 70705 2021-01-05T17:38:13 text/html 100005 2025-08-12T10:39:21.057250 application/epub+zip 99408 2025-08-12T10:39:18.578241 application/epub+zip 90284 2025-08-12T10:39:17.527282 application/epub+zip 170736 2025-08-12T10:39:22.843265 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162853 2025-08-12T10:39:20.432234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 131179 2022-09-14T04:36:59.769881 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 65322 2025-08-12T10:39:15.671251 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 65203 2021-01-05T17:38:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 65194 2021-01-05T17:38:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21874 2025-08-12T10:39:22.988243 application/rdf+xml 10323 2025-08-12T10:39:18.015248 image/jpeg 2781 2025-08-12T10:39:17.768278 image/jpeg 25556 2021-01-05T17:38:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 26541 2021-01-05T17:38:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 25526 2021-01-05T17:38:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 95636 2025-08-12T10:39:16.001296 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia