Omega: The Last Days of the World
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Omega: The Last Days of the World is a science fiction novel published in 1894 by Camille Flammarion
. ISBN 0-8032-6898-X.
On 25th century Earth, a comet made mostly of Carbonic-Oxide (CO)
could possibly collide with the Earth. It is concerned with the philosophy and political consequences of the end of the world.
released End of the World
based on this novel.
Camille Flammarion
Nicolas Camille Flammarion was a French astronomer and author. He was a prolific author of more than fifty titles, including popular science works about astronomy, several notable early science fiction novels, and several works about Spiritism and related topics. He also published the magazine...
. ISBN 0-8032-6898-X.
On 25th century Earth, a comet made mostly of Carbonic-Oxide (CO)
Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide , also called carbonous oxide, is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is slightly lighter than air. It is highly toxic to humans and animals in higher quantities, although it is also produced in normal animal metabolism in low quantities, and is thought to have some normal...
could possibly collide with the Earth. It is concerned with the philosophy and political consequences of the end of the world.
Film version
In 1931, French director Abel GanceAbel Gance
Abel Gance was a French film director and producer, writer and actor. He is best known for three major silent films: J'accuse , La Roue , and the monumental Napoléon .-Early life:...
released End of the World
End of the World (1931 film)
End of the World is a 1931 science fiction film directed by Abel Gance based on the novel Omega: The Last Days of the World by Camille Flammarion. The film stars Victor Francen as Martial Novalic, Colette Darfeuil as Genevieve de Murcie, Abel Gance as Jean Novalic, and Jeanne Brindau as Madame...
based on this novel.