The Dream of Scipio and Other Early Science Fiction Tales (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781909608047)

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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Author: David Lear
ISBN-10: 1909608041
ISBN-13: 9781909608047
Publisher: Firestone Books
Language: English
Published: 02/18/2013
Pages: 202
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.08w x 0.43d