Micromégas

About “Micromégas”

Le Micromégas is a 1752 short story by the French philosopher and satirist Voltaire. It is considered one of the earliest examples of science fiction literature. Alongside Plato's Dream, it contributed to the development of the science fiction genre. The exact date of its first publication is unclear, with possible editions from 1751 or as early as 1739, but it is most commonly accepted as having been published in 1752. The story reflects Voltaire’s interest in philosophical and scientific themes. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)