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Cyrano de Bergerac

1619-1655

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Space flight to the moon -- Fiction Moon -- Fiction Authors, French -- 17th century Authors, French -- 17th century -- Correspondence Cyrano de Bergerac, 1619-1655 Cyrano de Bergerac, 1619-1655 -- Correspondence French fiction -- 17th century Satire, French Science fiction Science fiction, French Science fiction, French -- Translations into English Voyages, Imaginary -- Early works to 1800

Books by Cyrano de Bergerac

A Voyage to the Moon

"A Voyage to the Moon" by Cyrano de Bergerac is a satirical novel published posthumously in 1657. Considered one of the earliest science fiction stories, it follows a narrator named Cyrano who attempts multiple flights to reach the Moon's civilization. Through encounters with four-legged inhabitants, the ghost of Socrates, and another space traveler, he engages in philosophical dialogues that challenge beliefs about God, immortality, and the human soul. The novel features an early description of rocket-powered spaceflight.

Voyages to the Moon and the Sun

"Voyages to the Moon and the Sun" by Cyrano de Bergerac is a satirical novel published posthumously in 1657. The narrator, also named Cyrano, attempts multiple flights to reach the Moon and discover its civilization. After crashing in New France and surviving a rocket-powered launch, he encounters four-legged inhabitants who communicate in musical notes, value large noses, and include the ghost of Socrates. Through philosophical dialogues, the travelers challenge fundamental beliefs about God, immortality, and the human soul. Considered one of the earliest science fiction stories, it features the first description of rocket-powered spaceflight.

L'autre monde; ou, Histoire comique des Etats et Empires de la Lune

"L'autre monde; ou, Histoire comique des Etats et Empires de la Lune" by Cyrano de Bergerac is a fantastical tale written around 1650. The narrator journeys to the Moon using ingenious contraptions, only to find himself deemed an animal by its inhabitants. In this inverted world, people walk on four legs, dine on smoke, and trade in poetry. Through encounters with lunar philosophers and otherworldly beings, the work satirizes religion, science, and society while exploring radical ideas about the universe, existence, and humanity itself.

Lettres d'amour

"Lettres d'amour" by Cyrano de Bergerac is a collection of epistolary writings composed in the 17th century. The work showcases a series of love letters, rich with emotion and a playful use of language, reflecting the complexities of love and desire. The central figure appears to be a poet deeply enamored, navigating the often tumultuous feelings associated with romantic longings. At the start of this collection, readers are introduced to Cyrano as he grapples with the torment of unreciprocated love. He writes letters filled with longing, vivid imagery, and a sense of urgency as he pleads for the attention and compassion of his beloved. The emotional tone oscillates between desperation and adoration, capturing the essence of a heart afflicted by the uncertainties of love. These letters reveal Cyrano’s character—intellectual yet vulnerable, intertwining themes of passion, suffering, and the nuances of human connection.