The Dream of Scipio and Other Early Science Fiction Tales - Paperback

by David Lear (Author)

The Dream of Scipio by Cicero is perhaps the earliest science fiction tale ever written. Written over two thousand years ago, this trail-blazing story tells of a man's voyage to the heavens, his strange encounters, and his view of the earth and the stars from space.

Other early science fiction tales in this fascinating collection include: -- True History by Lucian of Samosata -- Icaro-Menippus by Lucian of Samosata -- Urashima Taro -- The Ebony Horse -- The City of Brass -- The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter -- Micromegas by Voltaire.

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