"Micromegas" by Voltaire is a satirical story about two giant extraterrestrial beings who travel the universe and visit Earth. Through their observations, the book humorously explores human nature, philosophy, and the limitations of human knowledge, offering a critique of society and science in Voltaire's time.
Space Travel
Satire
Exploration
Journey
Futuristic
Gods and Mortals
Hero
Alieninvasion
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (5)
GenreScience Fiction
Length44 mins
Narrated bySelect Your Own
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1752
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I
5Chapter V
2Chapter II
6Chapter VI
3Chapter III
7Chapter VII
4Chapter IV
About the author
Voltaire, 1694-1778
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