French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire is best remembered for his novel Candide, but he was a prolific writer who produced works in virtually every literary genre. In this story, Voltaire actually plays a significant role in inventing a new literary genre -- science fiction. Micromegas is a satirical work in the vein of Swift's Gulliver's Travels. In it, a giant being from outer space visits Earth and gives his impression of the planet's people, cultures, and traditions.
"Une édition de référence de Micromégas de Voltaire, spécialement conçue pour la lecture sur les supports numériques. « Dans une de ces planètes qui tournent autour de l'étoile nommée Sirius, il y avait un jeune homme de beaucoup d'esprit, que j'ai eu l'honneur de connaître dans le dernier voyage qu'il fit sur notre petite fourmilière ; il s'appelait Micromégas, nom qui convient fort à tous les grands. Il avait huit lieues de haut : j'entends, par huit lieues, vingt-quatre mille pas géométriques de cinq pieds chacun. » (Incipit.)."
"Un des grands contes philosophiques de Voltaire, au programme de Quatrième dans le cadre de l'étude de la critique sociale au XVIIIe siècle."
"Un des grands contes philosophiques de Voltaire, au programme de la classe de quatrième dans le cadre de l'étude de la critique sociale au XVIIIe siècle. Le texte intégral est suivi d'un dossier sur le thème du voyage et de l'altérité."
"French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire is best remembered for his novel Candide, but he was a prolific writer who produced works in virtually every literary genre. In this story, Voltaire actually plays a significant role in inventing a new literary genre -- science fiction. Micromegas is a satirical work in the vein of Swift's Gulliver's Travels. In it, a giant being from outer space visits Earth and gives his impression of the planet's people, cultures, and traditions."@en
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Littérature française 18e siècle Étude et enseignement.
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