Somnium: The Dream, or Posthumous Work on Lunar Astronomy
Somnium: The Dream, or Posthumous Work on Lunar Astronomy
Fiction | Novel | Adult
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Fantasy•
Science FictionIceland • 1600s
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Science & Nature•
World HistoryAdult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Johannes Kepler's Somnium: The Dream, or Posthumous Work on Lunar Astronomy explores lunar astronomy through a fictional narrative. It features a young individual who learns about the Moon's environment and its celestial mechanics from a mystical figure. The story blends scientific insight with imaginative elements, illustrating early 17th-century astronomical concepts.
Fantastical
Mysterious
Contemplative
Adventurous
Informative
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Somnium: The Dream, or Posthumous Work on Lunar Astronomy by Johannes Kepler is hailed for its imaginative blend of science and fiction, pioneering the concept of the lunar narrative. It offers insightful reflections on astronomy, although some readers find its antiquated language challenging. The book captivates with its early fusion of scientific thought and creative storytelling.
Who Should Read Somnium: The Dream, or Posthumous Work on Lunar Astronomy?
A reader fascinated by early science fiction and astronomy, akin to fans of Astronomia Nova and De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium, would enjoy Kepler's Somnium: The Dream. Enthusiasts of speculative narratives and historical scientific discourse will find it compelling.
521 ratings
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296
Novel • Fiction
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Fantasy•
Science FictionIceland • 1600s
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Science & Nature•
World HistoryAdult
18+ years
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