The Children Of The Future (1898)

The Children Of The Future (1898)

Nora Archibald Smith

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120735676
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The Children of the Future is a science fiction novel written by Nora Archibald Smith and published in 1898. The book follows the story of a young woman named Lois, who is transported to the year 2136 through a series of scientific experiments. In this future world, humanity has achieved great advancements in science and technology, and the people live in a utopian society that is free from war, poverty, and disease.Lois is amazed by the incredible progress that has been made in the future, but she is also disturbed by the changes that have taken place in human nature. In this world, people have become more rational and less emotional, and they have lost the capacity for love and compassion. Lois struggles to adapt to this new society and to find her place in it, while also trying to understand the reasons behind the changes that have occurred.As Lois navigates this new world, she meets a group of young people who are determined to bring back the emotions and values of the past. Together, they work to create a new society that combines the best of the old and the new, and to ensure that future generations will not lose the qualities that make us human.The Children of the Future is a thought-provoking novel that explores the possibilities and dangers of progress, and the importance of preserving the best aspects of our humanity. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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