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Urania

by Camille Flammarion

Urania is a work of science fiction from the fine mind of French astronomer Camille Flammarion. Named for Urania, the muse of astronomy, this book in three parts delves into philosophy, astronomy, interplanetary travel, romance, Mars, and the nature of reality.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

French

Published In

1889

Authors

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Camille Flammarion

United Kingdom

Nicolas Camille Flammarion was a French astronomer and author. He was a prolific author of more than fifty titles, including popular science works about astronomy, several notable early science fictio...

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