Reise eines Erdbewohners in den Mars by Carl Ignaz Geiger
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| Author | Geiger, Carl Ignaz, 1756-1791 |
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| Title | Reise eines Erdbewohners in den Mars |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski, based on page scans provided
by The Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Summary | "Reise eines Erdbewohners in den Mars" by Carl Ignaz Geiger is a novel written in the late 18th century. This work combines elements of science fiction and satire, depicting the journey of an Earth inhabitant who travels to Mars. The story explores the cultural and philosophical implications of the protagonist's discoveries and interactions with the Martians, delving into themes surrounding religion, society, and human nature. The narrative begins with the protagonist's fascination with the ideas of flight and space travel, which leads him to construct a ship capable of reaching Mars. Upon landing, he encounters a strange civilization with its own customs and beliefs, notably about religion and societal structure. As he interacts with Martians, the protagonist is shocked by their practices, particularly their religious rituals and views on life, which challenge his Earth-centric perspectives. Ultimately, his experiences on Mars reveal his criticisms of earthly institutions, particularly organized religion and societal norms, suggesting that true happiness may lie in simplicity and adherence to nature. In the end, he returns to Earth, resolved to share his insights with his fellow humans. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Voyages, Imaginary -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space flight to Mars -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47547 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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