Lumen by Camille Flammarion

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Author Flammarion, Camille, 1842-1925
Title Lumen
Note Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Lumen" by Camille Flammarion is a philosophical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores profound themes of life, death, and the afterlife through a series of mystical conversations between the titular character, Lumen, who has transcended earthly existence, and his friend Quærens. It delves into metaphysical concepts such as the nature of the soul, the experience of death, and the interconnectedness of existence beyond the physical realm. The opening of the work introduces the conversation that takes place after Lumen's death, as he articulates the sensations and revelations experienced immediately after leaving his earthly body. Lumen explains how death is not an end, but a transition to a higher state of awareness and existence, where he perceives the cosmos with newfound clarity. As he begins to recount memories and experiences from his past, the narrative reveals a deep insight into the nature of time and the universe, suggesting that souls can traverse these dimensions freely. The conversation is steeped in philosophical inquiries, reflecting on the significance of existence, personal identity, and the continuity of the soul's journey through both space and time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Science fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Space and time -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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