Risultati di "Jane C. Loudon" in Tutte le categorie

Published anonymously in three volumes in 1827, when the author was only 17 years old, The Mummy! is, as she describes it herself, a strange, wild novel that - "to an audience nearer her future than when Loudon imagined it" - is filled with striking similarities to our modern world, including a form of the internet. But it is also filled with brilliant flights of fancy. This full-cast Skyboat Media production is adapted and produced by Gabrielle de Cuir.

Welcome, gentle listener, to The Mummy! A Tale of the Twenty-second Century. A curious journey beyond our own age, where ancient wisdom awakens amid visions of mechanical progress and social change. In this podcast, the remarkable narrative of Cheops unfolds chapter by chapter, inviting reflection upon science, manners, and the ever-shifting character of society. With a spirit of inquiry rather than terror, the tale considers what the future may become, and how the lessons of history may yet instruct us. Whether you seek amusement, speculation, or thoughtful conversation, may these readings ...

Step into the future with The Mummy! Or a Tale of the Twenty-Second Century, where a wise Egyptian mummy is reanimated in a world shaped by the remarkable advancements of the era. This captivating story offers a unique perspective on civilizations evolution and stands as one of the earliest science fiction works by a female novelist. Prepare for a strange and entertaining journey through time! (Summary by A. Gramour)