# Micromegas

By Voltaire.

"Micromegas" by Voltaire is a novella published in 1752. This early work of science fiction follows a giant being from a planet orbiting Sirius and his Saturnian companion as they journey through space and eventually arrive on Earth. Using the outsider's perspective, Voltaire crafts a philosophical tale that explores questions of scale, intelligence, and human significance. When the travelers discover tiny humans aboard a ship, they struggle to communicate with these microscopic creatures, leading to surprising revelations about knowledge and existence. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Translator: Peter Phalen
- Subjects: Science fiction; Short stories; Life on other planets -- Fiction; Interplanetary voyages -- Fiction; Voyages, Imaginary -- Fiction

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