Urania — Camille Flammarion

Urania is divided into three parts. The first is an imaginary voyage through the universe, the second the love story that sets up a third part: a wonderful discussion of Mars and its view of Earth. The title comes from Urania, one of The Nine Muses who presided over Astronomy. and whose celestial glance Inspired and directed the chorus of the Spheres. Considered "early science fiction," by author Camille Flammarion, one of the most interesting characters produced by the 19th century, and a definitive influence on authors such as Edgar Rice Burroughs and many others.