The Electric Bath

The Electric Bath

George M. Schweig

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Ciencia: cuestiones generales
ISBN:
9789354596780
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A spark of invention, a dreamlike echo of a vanished era-The Electric Bath rekindles a vanished turn of the century world with a razor-sharp blend of wonder and wry wit.In this influential collection, Schweig threads early science fiction with speculative short fiction, recasting technology as a mirror for humanity. The result is a period fantasy tale rich in ritual and satire, where surreal, dreamlike scenarios probe the hopes and foibles of modern life. The European setting early 1900s gives the stories a distinctive texture, inviting readers into a vivid laboratory of ideas that feel at once intimate and expansive.This edition is more than a reprint. Alpha Editions has restored the work for today’s and future generations, honouring Schweig’s original cadence while ensuring new readers encounter the full force of its imagination. It stands as a library collection edition in spirit and a cultural treasure in facture, crafted to satisfy both casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike. The stories speak to those who cherish for readers of short stories and to those who seek a complete short collection that preserves a pivotal moment in literary history.The Electric Bath invites quiet reflection and bold curiosity-a bridge between eras, a testament to how technology and humanity, ritual and satire, can illuminate each other in a single, unforgettable read.

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