02339cam a22003253u 4500 43835 UtSlPG 20260610134015.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Flammarion, Camille, 1842-1925 Lumen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-09-28 Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Lumen" by Camille Flammarion is a philosophical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores profound themes of life, death, and the afterlife through a series of mystical conversations between the titular character, Lumen, who has transcended earthly existence, and his friend Quærens. It delves into metaphysical concepts such as the nature of the soul, the experience of death, and the interconnectedness of existence beyond the physical realm. The opening of the work introduces the conversation that takes place after Lumen's death, as he articulates the sensations and revelations experienced immediately after leaving his earthly body. Lumen explains how death is not an end, but a transition to a higher state of awareness and existence, where he perceives the cosmos with newfound clarity. As he begins to recount memories and experiences from his past, the narrative reveals a deep insight into the nature of time and the universe, suggesting that souls can traverse these dimensions freely. The conversation is steeped in philosophical inquiries, reflecting on the significance of existence, personal identity, and the continuity of the soul's journey through both space and time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Space and time -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43835 84674 84674