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De onderaardsche reis van Klaas Klim

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by Ludvig Holberg

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"De onderaardsche reis van Klaas Klim" 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 into an extraordinary underground world orbiting an inner sun. There he encounters sentient trees, walking plants, and a utopian society that challenges his assumptions about morality, gender equality, religion, and government. His journey through this strange realm becomes a biting satire of European culture and philosophy.

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