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 2019-08-04 Public domain in the USA. 199 Tiphaigne de La Roche, Charles-François 1722 1774 Tiphaigne de La Roche, Charles-Francois De La Roche, Charles-François Tiphaigne La Roche, Charles-François Tiphaigne de Roche, Charles-François Tiphaigne de La Giphantia Or a View of What Has Passed, What Is Now Passing, and, During the Present Century, What Will Pass, in the World. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giphantie Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Giphantia" by Charles-François Tiphaigne de La Roche is a philosophical narrative that resembles a fictional travelogue, likely written in the 18th century. The text explores the human condition through allegorical descriptions of various lands and their inhabitants, particularly focusing on the contrasts between civilization and nature. The main character embarks on a journey into a mythical land called Giphantia, guided by a benevolent supernatural being known as the Prefect, as they delve into enchanting natural wonders and profound insights into humanity's flaws. The opening of "Giphantia" introduces the main character's strong desire for exploration, driven by a philosophical quest to understand humanity and its diverse cultures. Initially setting out from Guinea, the character faces adversity during a hurricane that challenges their resolve but ultimately leads them to the serene and enchanting landscapes of Giphantia. Here, amidst an idyllic nature untouched by the corruptions of civilization, the protagonist encounters the Prefect, who reveals profound truths about the natural world and the human experience. Through discussions of love, societal constructs, and the innate imperfections of humanity, the story sets the stage for an exploration of deeper philosophical themes that permeate the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Utopias -- Fiction French fiction -- 18th century Voyages, Imaginary -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: French Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 239746 2025-07-24T04:48:41.640922 text/html 215185 2024-10-17T13:14:27 text/html 1968686 2025-07-24T04:48:48.135876 application/epub+zip 1965993 2025-07-24T04:48:42.870950 application/epub+zip 179296 2025-07-24T04:48:42.268906 application/epub+zip 2015727 2025-07-24T04:48:51.950841 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1979529 2025-07-24T04:48:47.312879 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195841 2022-09-27T06:16:49.021061 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197162 2025-07-24T04:48:40.850921 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 177367 2024-10-17T13:14:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18570 2025-07-24T04:48:52.095841 application/rdf+xml 15629 2025-07-24T04:48:42.363933 image/jpeg 2362 2025-07-24T04:48:42.317888 image/jpeg 1914408 2025-07-24T04:48:41.725895 application/octet-stream application/zip fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia