# Niels Klim's journey under the ground

_being a narrative of his wonderful descent to the subterranean lands; together with an account of the sensible animals and trees inhabiting the planet Nazar and the firmament._

By Ludvig Holberg.

"Niels Klim's journey under the ground" by Ludvig Holberg is a satirical science-fiction novel published in 1741. When a curious philosophy student investigates a mysterious cave in Bergen, he falls through the earth and discovers an inner world orbiting a subterranean sun. There he encounters walking, talking trees, explores utopian societies with radically different values, and faces exile for challenging their customs. His twelve-year journey through this underground realm becomes a biting commentary on religion, government, equality, and human nature. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Translator: John Gierlow
- Subjects: Voyages, Imaginary -- Early works to 1800; Utopias -- Early works to 1800

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- [Niels Klim's Journey under the Ground](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/3007) by Ludvig, Baron Holberg (3 h 51 min, English)

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