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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

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Niels Klim's journey under the ground is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by Ludvig Holberg.

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About Niels Klim's journey under the ground

"Niels Klim's journey under the ground" by Ludvig Holberg is a satirical science-fiction novel published in 1741. When a curious philosophy student investigates a mysterious cave in Bergen, he falls through the earth and discovers an inner world orbiting a subterranean sun. There he encounters walking, talking trees, explores utopian societies with radically different values, and faces exile for challenging their customs. His twelve-year journey through this underground realm becomes a biting commentary on religion, government, equality, and human nature.
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  • Voyages, Imaginary, Early works to 1800
  • Utopias, Early works to 1800

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Who wrote Niels Klim's journey under the ground?

Niels Klim's journey under the ground was written by Ludvig Holberg.

What genre is Niels Klim's journey under the ground?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is Niels Klim's journey under the ground free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Niels Klim's journey under the ground?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 3 h 50 min.

What books are similar to Niels Klim's journey under the ground?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

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