TY  - BOOK
AU  - Flammarion,Camille
AU  - De Bieler
AU  - Gambard
AU  - Myrbach-Rheinfeld,Felician,Freiherr von
TI  - Uranie
AV  - PQ 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - French fiction -- 19th century
N1  - Release date is 2016-08-29; Produced by Carlo Traverso, Ramon Pajares Box and the
Distributed Proofreading team at DP-test Italia; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Uranie" by Camille Flammarion is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book appears to explore themes of astronomy and metaphysics through a blend of romance and philosophical reflection, centering around a young man enchanted by the celestial Muse, Uranie. The narrative seems to delve into the intersection of human emotions and the vastness of the universe, highlighting the protagonist's admiration and intellectual curiosity about the cosmos.  The opening of "Uranie" introduces the protagonist at the age of seventeen, who becomes captivated by a statue of the Muse Uranie, the goddess of Astronomy. This statue stirs within him profound feelings of admiration and a longing for connection with the celestial, inspiring him to explore the mysteries of the universe. As he engages in astronomical calculations, he experiences an imaginative journey where Uranie guides him through the heavens, revealing the beauty and complexity of the cosmos, and prompting reflections on existence, life, and the nature of the universe itself. The blend of personal passion and astronomical themes sets the stage for an exploration of higher truths and aspirations throughout the rest of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52933
ER  -