Giphantia by Charles-François Tiphaigne de La Roche

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/60058.html.images 234 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/60058.epub3.images 1.9 MB Send
to
kindle
email:

EPUB (older E-readers) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/60058.epub.images 1.9 MB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/60058.epub.noimages 175 kB
Kindle https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/60058.kf8.images 1.9 MB
older Kindles https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/60058.kindle.images 1.9 MB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/60058.txt.utf-8 193 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/60058/pg60058-h.zip 1.8 MB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Tiphaigne de La Roche, Charles-François, 1722-1774
Title Giphantia
Or a View of What Has Passed, What Is Now Passing, and, During the Present Century, What Will Pass, in the World.
Note Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits 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)
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Utopias -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- 18th century
Subject Voyages, Imaginary -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 60058
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 80 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!