207 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre
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CHAPTER XX ‑Gulliver of Mars
In Chapter XX of Gulliver of Mars, the protagonist returns to the city after his time with the woodmen, feeling out of place amidst the joyous celebration that greets Princess Heru’s return. The citizens are thrilled, but they show no understanding of the deeper implications of her restoration or the looming threat from their enemies across the sea. Their reaction is superficial, marked by flower processions and a carefree atmosphere, as they celebrate without acknowledging the dangers ahead. The…-
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CHAPTER X ‑Gulliver of Mars
In Chapter X of "Gulliver of Mars," the protagonist embarks on a wilderness adventure, driven by a mixture of curiosity and a sense of mission. The Martian landscape is vividly described, teeming with life and phenomena that are both wondrous and unsettling. The array of Martian flora is unlike anything on Earth, featuring plants with dynamic colors, predatory behaviors, and even mobility. As the narrator ventures deeper into the forest, the description reflects a blend of fascination and caution,…-
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CHAPTER XI ‑Gulliver of Mars
In Chapter XI of "Gulliver of Mars," our protagonist wakes with a renewed sense of duty, eager to rescue Heru from danger. Despite enjoying a final frolic with his light-hearted companions, he sets off alone, navigating through unfamiliar Martian waters aboard a sea-going canoe, equipped with a scarce supply of cakes and fresh water. Warned to avoid the ominous "River of the Dead," he inadvertently drifts too far north, missing the supposed route and instead finds himself in a bleak, desolate landscape…-
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CHAPTER XII ‑Gulliver of Mars
Chapter XII of "Gulliver of Mars" narrates the protagonist's harrowing yet intriguing experiences after being cast away on the Martian ice. The chapter opens with Gulliver setting up a fire for warmth, only to discover a frozen figure of an imposing, grey-clad man, speculated to be a king of an ancient Martian race, encased in the nearby ice. This mysterious figure, with a gold band adorned with runes, fascinates Gulliver with his regal yet inaccessible presence. The turning point occurs when the fire's…-
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CHAPTER XIII ‑Gulliver of Mars
Upon leaving the icy regions and descending into the lowlands, the protagonist, now named Gulliver, finds himself amidst a rugged and less prosperous landscape. Here, vegetation is sparse, dominated by firs and pines reminiscent of Earth's ancient coal-forming forests. The inhabitants, in contrast to the previous lands of abundance, are sturdier and more straightforward, living in close-knit communities rather than sprawling cities. An early encounter with a native, initially hostile, highlights the…-
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CHAPTER XIV ‑Gulliver of Mars
In Chapter XIV of "Gulliver of Mars," our protagonist encounters an affable woodman while journeying through a Martian forest. Appreciating his company, he agrees to spend the night at the woodman's humble yet welcoming cabin by a lagoon. The setting is picturesque, nestled among trees with the aroma of bark used for tanning permeating the air. This night introduces him to the commonalities of daily life on Mars including their food, drink, and hospitality. They share a hearty meal of toasted aru fruit and…-
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Flatland is known to only one living person—the Chief Circle, for the time being. Upon his deathbed, he passes the secret to none but his Successor. Only one manufactory produces it, and to prevent the secret from being betrayed, the workers are annually consumed, and fresh ones are introduced. The terror that our Aristocracy feels when they recall the far-distant days of the agitation for the Universal Colour Bill is immense. It is high time I move from these brief and discursive notes about life in…
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This passage from Flatland presents a satirical critique of a rigid social structure, where the "Circles" enforce the belief that a being's configuration (the shape of their body) is central to their identity and behavior. The doctrine of Configuration implies that people's moral and social actions are determined by their geometric shape, rather than free will or effort. The Circles believe that deviations from perfect regularity—such as an Isosceles triangle with unequal sides—lead to undesirable…
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It was the last day but one of the 1999th year of our era, and the first day of the Long Vacation. Having amused myself till a late hour with my favourite recreation of Geometry, I had retired to rest with an unsolved problem in my mind. In the night I had a dream. I saw before me a vast multitude of small Straight Lines (which I naturally assumed to be Women) interspersed with other Beings still smaller and of the nature of lustrous points--all moving to and fro in one and the same Straight Line, and,…
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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott is a satirical novella that explores a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, using the protagonist's discovery of a higher-dimensional reality to comment on the limitations of perception, social hierarchy, and the nature of reality itself.-
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SECTION 21 How I tried to teach the Theory of Three Dimensions to my Grandson, and with what success2.0 K • Nov 8, '24
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