Voyages to the Moon and the Sun by Cyrano de Bergerac
"Voyages to the Moon and the Sun" by Cyrano de Bergerac is a philosophical fantasy written in the mid-17th century. The book is structured around witty explorations of science, philosophy, and satirical critiques of society through the lens of imaginative voyages. The narrative begins with a group of friends who, inspired by the beauty of the moon, engage in a dialogue about its nature, leading the main character, Cyrano, to entertain the
idea that the moon is a world unto itself. The opening of the work introduces readers to Cyrano and a whimsical discussion among his friends that sets the stage for fantastical adventures. The protagonist, energized by the profound conversation, develops a bold ambition to travel to the moon, underscoring his conviction that it is a world similar to Earth. As the story unfolds, he reflects on philosophical ideas and considers the possibility of venturing into the cosmos, which is sparked by his encounter with a book containing a tale of lunar inhabitants. Through a series of amusing experiments, including using bottles filled with dew to achieve flight, Cyrano prepares for his ambitious voyage, blending humor and introspection in a narrative that invites readers into a fantastical realm of possibilities and inquiries about the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cyrano de Bergerac, 1619-1655 |
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| Translator | Aldington, Richard, 1892-1962 |
| LoC No. | 24016234 |
| Uniform Title | L'autre monde. English |
| Title | Voyages to the Moon and the Sun |
| Original Publication | London: George Routledge & Sons Ltd., 1923. |
| Series Title | Broadway translations |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comical_History_of_the_States_and_Empires_of_the_Moon |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Introduction: The legend of Cyrano. The life of Cyrano. Cyrano's friends. The libertin question. The works of Cyrano -- Voyage to the moon -- Voyage to the sun -- Appendices: Extracts from Godwin, D'Urfey, and Swift. Bibliography. Genealogy. Coat of arms. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Space flight to the moon -- Fiction |
| Subject | Voyages, Imaginary -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | French fiction -- 17th century |
| Subject | Satire, French |
| Subject | Cyrano de Bergerac, 1619-1655 |
| Subject | Authors, French -- 17th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74000 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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