17 - Voyage to the Moon by Cyrano de Bergerac

Join Professor Curtis Page as he presents a captivating edition of the Lovell translation of a groundbreaking science fiction classic by Cyrano de Bergerac. This whimsical tale is often seen as a precursor to the adventurous narratives of Jules Verne and the broader French sci-fi genre. It is a visionary utopian novel that explores the wonders of space travel, featuring rocket-powered flight and encounters with extraterrestrial beings. - Summary by Peter Tucker