Aleriel or A Voyage to Other Worlds - Wladislaw Lach-Szyrma

Ralph Waldo Emerson Classics Podcast · Jul 29, 2026 · 5h 16m

"Aleriel or A Voyage to Other Worlds" by Wladislaw Lach-Szyrma is a captivating tale of an Oxford undergraduate who befriends a mysterious alien named Aleriel during a walking tour of France. Their extraordinary interplanetary friendship leads to thrilling adventures across war-torn Paris, bustling London, and serene Oxford, before Aleriel embarks on a cosmic journey through the solar system. This 1883 novel resonates today with its exploration of humanity, the quest for knowledge, and the nature of truth, challenging listeners to ponder the boundaries of reality and imagination.

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