Uranie by Camille Flammarion
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"Uranie" by Camille Flammarion is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book appears to explore themes of astronomy and metaphysics through a blend of romance and philosophical reflection, centering around a young man enchanted by the celestial Muse, Uranie. The narrative seems to delve into the intersection of human emotions and the vastness of the universe, highlighting the protagonist's admiration and intellectual curiosity about the cosmos. The opening of
"Uranie" introduces the protagonist at the age of seventeen, who becomes captivated by a statue of the Muse Uranie, the goddess of Astronomy. This statue stirs within him profound feelings of admiration and a longing for connection with the celestial, inspiring him to explore the mysteries of the universe. As he engages in astronomical calculations, he experiences an imaginative journey where Uranie guides him through the heavens, revealing the beauty and complexity of the cosmos, and prompting reflections on existence, life, and the nature of the universe itself. The blend of personal passion and astronomical themes sets the stage for an exploration of higher truths and aspirations throughout the rest of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Flammarion, Camille, 1842-1925 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | De Bieler |
| Illustrator | Gambard |
| Illustrator | Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felician, Freiherr von, 1853-1940 |
| Title | Uranie |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Ramon Pajares Box and the Distributed Proofreading team at DP-test Italia. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52933 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52933-2 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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