02241cam a22003373u 4500 74239 UtSlPG 20260610134722.0 m cr n 260607r20241923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QB Flammarion, Camille, 1842-1925 Rêves étoilés. English Dreams of an astronomer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-08-12 Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) "Dreams of an Astronomer" by Camille Flammarion is a philosophical and speculative work written in the early 20th century. The text explores the vastness of the universe and humanity's place within it, contemplating life on other planets and the nature of time and space. Through a blend of imaginative narrative and earnest inquiry, Flammarion invites readers to consider the cosmic existence and the potential for life beyond Earth. The opening of this work sets the scene in a tranquil Venetian nighttime landscape, where the narrator reflects on the movements of celestial bodies, particularly the Moon, and posits the existence of other worlds possibly inhabited by intelligent beings. As he gazes into the night sky, he travels in thought to the Moon and beyond to Mars, exploring their landscapes and considering their potential for life. This blend of poetic imagery and scientific observation creates a contemplative atmosphere that prepares readers for deeper discussions on humanity's cosmic journey and the interconnectedness of all existence, which are explored throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: D. Appleton, 1923 Astronomy Fournier d'Albe, E. E. (Edmund Edward), 1868-1933 https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001987971 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74239 114964 114964