Grant Allen

Recalled to Life (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Recalled to Life" by Grant Allen is a gripping Victorian novel centered around the theme of resurrection. The story follows a man who is brought back to life after being declared dead, sparking a profound exploration of science and its boundaries. The novel delves into the mysterious aspects of this resurrection, combining elements of mystery with scientific and medical advancements of the time. Set in the Victorian Era, the narrative provides social commentary on the norms and attitudes of the period. Romantic subplots weave through the story, adding depth to the characters' relationships and highlighting the interplay between personal desires and societal expectations. Overall, the book reflects on the era's medical science and its impact on individuals and society, offering a thought-provoking and engaging read. "Recalled to Life" is notable for its imaginative approach to scientific concepts and its ability to intertwine these ideas with rich storytelling and social critique. It remains an intriguing example of Victorian science fiction and continues to captivate readers with its exploration of the limits of human knowledge and the ethical dimensions of scientific discovery.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789365782615
• Artikelnr.: 73570570

Autorenporträt

Canadian scientific author and novelist Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen (February 24, 1848 - October 25, 1899) received his education in England. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, he actively promoted evolution in public. Allen was born in Kingston, Canada West, close to Wolfe Island (known as Ontario after Confederation). Joseph Antisell Allen, a Protestant pastor from Dublin, Ireland, was his father. Allen attended Merton College in Oxford and King Edward's School in Birmingham for his education. He joined Queen's Institution, a Jamaican black college, as a professor in his mid-20s. He was influenced by the associationist psychology of Herbert Spencer and Alexander Bain. He produced 30 books between 1884 and 1899, including the controversial The Woman Who Did. The Type-writer Girl and Olive Pratt Rayner were pen names used by English novelist Grant Allen. With the publication of The British Barbarians, he made history in the field of science fiction (1895). On October 25, 1899, Grant Allen passed away from liver cancer at his house in Haslemere, Surrey, England. Before finishing Hilda Wade, he passed away.