Ludvig Holberg's "Nicolai Klimii Iter Subterraneum" is a 1741 Latin novel detailing a journey to a subterranean world. It is considered a significant early work of science fiction, exploring themes of utopian societies and philosophical satire.
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Ludvig Holberg — Nicolai Klimii Iter Subterraneum in First Science Fiction and Proto Science Fiction Stories
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