Gerald Stanley Lee

The Voice of the Machines

An Introduction to the Twentieth Century

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Trieste Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 210
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. September 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 327g
• ISBN-13: 9780649730292
• ISBN-10: 0649730291
• Artikelnr.: 49129119

Autorenporträt

Gerald Stanley Lee (1862–1944) was an astute American editor, lecturer, and essayist, who expressed a deep fascination with the interplay between technology and human experience in the early 20th century. Born in Lee, Illinois, he graduated from Smith College in 1889 and eventually settled in Massachusetts. Known for his poignant and often prescient reflections on society, Lee's work delved into the spiritual and moral aspects of the mechanized age, a theme most prominently showcased in his book 'The Voice of the Machines' (1906). In this volume, Lee gives life and persona to machines, suggesting that they carry the collective voice of progress and the human spirit's transformation. His literary style in 'The Voice of the Machines' and elsewhere is marked by an imaginative and humanistic approach to technology and industry, which was relatively uncommon during a time when many viewed machinery solely as impersonal and dehumanizing forces. A precursor to later thoughts on the symbiosis between man and machine, Lee's writings provided early commentary on the burgeoning relationship between society and its mechanical creations, while maintaining an accessible and engaging narrative voice that appealed to a broad audience. Lee's contributions to American literature and cultural critique serve as a noteworthy reflection on the challenges and opportunities presented by technological advancement in the early stages of the 20th century.