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- The Last Days Of The World (1894)

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Omega: The Last Days of the World is a science fiction novel written by French astronomer and author Camille Flammarion in 1894. The book is set in the year 25,000 AD and tells the story of a group of scientists who have discovered that the Earth is on the brink of destruction due to the gradual cooling of the sun. The protagonist, a young man named Michel, embarks on a journey to spread the news of the impending doom to the people of Earth and to find a way to save humanity from extinction.The novel is divided into two parts. The first part describes the scientific theories behind the end of the world and the second part depicts the aftermath of the event. Flammarion's vivid descriptions of the destruction caused by the cooling of the sun and the resulting natural disasters are both terrifying and awe-inspiring. He also explores the philosophical and ethical implications of the end of the world, including the role of science and religion in society.Omega: The Last Days of the World is a classic work of science fiction that has influenced many subsequent works in the genre. Flammarion's imaginative vision of the end of the world and his exploration of the human condition in the face of disaster continue to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163976067
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 296
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x16 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 399 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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Omega: The Last Days of the World is a science fiction novel written by French astronomer and author Camille Flammarion in 1894. The book is set in the year 25,000 AD and tells the story of a group of scientists who have discovered that the Earth is on the brink of destruction due to the gradual cooling of the sun. The protagonist, a young man named Michel, embarks on a journey to spread the news of the impending doom to the people of Earth and to find a way to save humanity from extinction.The novel is divided into two parts. The first part describes the scientific theories behind the end of the world and the second part depicts the aftermath of the event. Flammarion's vivid descriptions of the destruction caused by the cooling of the sun and the resulting natural disasters are both terrifying and awe-inspiring. He also explores the philosophical and ethical implications of the end of the world, including the role of science and religion in society.Omega: The Last Days of the World is a classic work of science fiction that has influenced many subsequent works in the genre. Flammarion's imaginative vision of the end of the world and his exploration of the human condition in the face of disaster continue to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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