The World Masters by George Chetwynd Griffith
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| Author | Griffith, George Chetwynd, 1857-1906 |
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| Title | The World Masters |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The World Masters" by George Chetwynd Griffith is a novel written in the early 20th century. This science fiction work blends elements of political intrigue and complex character relationships, focusing on themes of power, ambition, and manipulation. The story centers around Doctor Emil Fargeau, a brilliant scientist who, in his desperation to see France reclaim its greatness, invents a device capable of inflicting unparalleled destruction on their enemies. The opening of the novel introduces us to Doctor Emil Fargeau, who is in a fervent state of anticipation within his laboratory in Strasbourg, preparing for a crucial experiment that could change the fate of nations. As he succeeds in shattering a steel plate with his invention, he envisions a future where France dominates the world again, alongside his son's potential bride, Adelaide de Condé, a descendant of noble lineage. Simultaneously, we glimpse the romantic and diplomatic tensions brewing at the German Embassy in Petersburg, where the prince and his beautiful daughter, whom Emil views as essential to his plans, are entwined in the complex web of European politics. This dramatic juxtaposition sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of the intertwining fates of these characters and the catastrophic global implications of Fargeau's discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Imaginary wars and battles -- Fiction |
| Subject | Electricity -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38028 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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