Written in AD 160, Lucian of Samosata's story of a journey to the moon may be the first science fiction story ever written. Purporting to be a lost chapter of the Odyssey, it tells how Ulysses' ship is carried to the moon by a vast whirlwind. Lucian's descriptions of the earth seen from space are remarkably similar to those of modern astronauts. This volume also includes "Icaromennipus", another moon-voyage story by Lucian (though this time the flight is made by mechanical means). Includes an introduction and extensive notes.
Details
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2006
- Language
- English
- Category
- Fiction
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Lucian
Specifications
- Pages
- 124
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- Pocket Book (4.25 x 6.875 in / 108 x 175 mm)