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Title: The Consolidator; or, Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Consolidator
Credits: Produced by Lance Purple and Andrew Sly
Summary: "The Consolidator; or, Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon" by an unnamed author is a satirical work blending elements of science fiction and political commentary, likely composed during the late 17th century. The text presents an imaginative journey to the Moon, exploring advanced knowledge and customs that challenge the understanding of contemporary European society. Through the lens of a traveler who converses with Moon inhabitants, the narrative delves into themes of wisdom, folly, and the nature of human endeavors, particularly in governance and invention. At the start of the book, the narrator reflects on the remarkable advancements in Muscovy under its ruler, inspired by travels through Europe. The author proposes that this Czar's improvements and trade connections with China reveal a wealth of knowledge and culture that contrasts sharply with the perceived ignorance of European nations. The narrator hints at a vast collection of Chinese literature, rich in technical and philosophical insights, which they intend to investigate. The exposition not only sets the scene for a journey to the Moon but also draws parallels between societies, critiquing the limitations of European thought while presenting an earnest desire to uncover truths about knowledge, politics, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 30.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
EBook No.: 7089
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Satire
Subject: Political fiction
Subject: Moon -- Fiction
Subject: Interplanetary voyages -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Consolidator; or, Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Consolidator
Credits: Produced by Lance Purple and Andrew Sly
Summary: "The Consolidator; or, Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon" by an unnamed author is a satirical work blending elements of science fiction and political commentary, likely composed during the late 17th century. The text presents an imaginative journey to the Moon, exploring advanced knowledge and customs that challenge the understanding of contemporary European society. Through the lens of a traveler who converses with Moon inhabitants, the narrative delves into themes of wisdom, folly, and the nature of human endeavors, particularly in governance and invention. At the start of the book, the narrator reflects on the remarkable advancements in Muscovy under its ruler, inspired by travels through Europe. The author proposes that this Czar's improvements and trade connections with China reveal a wealth of knowledge and culture that contrasts sharply with the perceived ignorance of European nations. The narrator hints at a vast collection of Chinese literature, rich in technical and philosophical insights, which they intend to investigate. The exposition not only sets the scene for a journey to the Moon but also draws parallels between societies, critiquing the limitations of European thought while presenting an earnest desire to uncover truths about knowledge, politics, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 30.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
EBook No.: 7089
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Satire
Subject: Political fiction
Subject: Moon -- Fiction
Subject: Interplanetary voyages -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.