The Messiah of the Cylinder by Victor Rousseau
"The Messiah of the Cylinder" by Victor Rousseau is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with a scientific experiment set at the Biological Institute in England, where the main character, Arnold Pennell, and his colleague Lazaroff are conducting research on the possibility of suspending life in animals for long durations. The narrative delves into themes of consciousness, evolution, and the dynamics between science and faith,exploring the moral implications of their groundbreaking work. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to a heated discussion over coffee between Arnold, Lazaroff, Sir Spofforth, and Esther, the latter two representing opposing views on science and spirituality. This scene serves as a prelude to the ambitious experiment Lazaroff proposes—sealing live monkeys in cylinders to preserve them in a state of suspended animation for a century. As tensions build, Arnold's concerns about the moral ramifications of their work become evident. The opening chapters set the stage for a narrative that intertwines personal relationships with the philosophical dilemmas of scientific advancement, ultimately leading to unexpected consequences that will test their beliefs and spirits as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rousseau, Victor, 1879-1960 |
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| Illustrator | Coll, Joseph Clement, 1881-1921 |
| Title | The Messiah of the Cylinder |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60248 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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