ISBN: cfad1b362ec631fd8f7ebcdbc5c454fe

The Secret Power (1921) is a science fiction novel by Marie Corelli. Published toward the end of Corelli's career as one of the most successful writers of her generation, the novel combin… mais…

The Secret Power (1921) is a science fiction novel by Marie Corelli. Published toward the end of Corelli's career as one of the most successful writers of her generation, the novel combines romance, fantasy, and science fiction to tell a story of discovery and sacrifice set in a strangely familiar future. Thought to be inspired by the life of Marie Curie, The Secret Power showcases the immense talent of an author whose reputation has subsided in the years after her death. Due for reassessment by a modern audience, Mari Corelli's work?which has inspired several adaptations for film and theater?is a must read for fans of early science fiction.Set in the future, The Secret Power describes a future world united through long-distance air travel. Featuring beautiful descriptions of Southern California and Sicily, the novel follows an impoverished academic and a wealthy heiress, star-crossed lovers who wrestle with the discovery of a mysterious radioactive substance. Envisioning the prospect of unmatched power, they struggle with the ethical implications of an energy source with the capacity for good and evil. Living in his secluded cabin, the academic leaves the material untouched, fearful of its consequences. Meanwhile, his lover is content to eat small pieces of the substance daily, astounded by its rejuvenating effect. Addressing philosophical, scientific, and religious themes, The Secret Power is a moving work of fiction which uses romance to ask important questions about an emerging modern world.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Marie Corelli The Secret Power is a classic work of English science fiction reimagined for modern readers. Mint Editions Science Fiction airships;nuclear energy;women;millionaires;hidden city;lost world;Egypt;desert;immortals;technology;radioactivity 9781513280110, AU,DE,ES,FR,GB,UK,IT,MX,US English Literature, West Margin Press<

ISBN: cfad1b362ec631fd8f7ebcdbc5c454fe

"A novel of scientific prophesy, where a beautiful golden-haired woman, Morgana, invents an airship powered by fantastical machinery, and her colleague, Roger Seaton, has discovered how t… mais…

"A novel of scientific prophesy, where a beautiful golden-haired woman, Morgana, invents an airship powered by fantastical machinery, and her colleague, Roger Seaton, has discovered how to harness radioactivity to create a massive force of destruction"--Synopsis from MarieCorelli.org.uk. European Literary Collections , AU,DE,ES,FR,GB,UK,IT,MX,US English Literature, Perlego<

2010, ISBN: cfad1b362ec631fd8f7ebcdbc5c454fe

FQ Books, Taschenbuch, 206 Seiten, Publiziert: 2010-07-06T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Klassiker, Literatur & Fiktion, Kategorien, Bücher, Belletristik, Jugendbücher, Taschenbücher, Fr… mais…

FQ Books, Taschenbuch, 206 Seiten, Publiziert: 2010-07-06T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Klassiker, Literatur & Fiktion, Kategorien, Bücher, Belletristik, Jugendbücher, Taschenbücher, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Englische Bücher, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_2301, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_0, Arborist Merchandising Root, FQ Books, 2010<

2012, ISBN: cfad1b362ec631fd8f7ebcdbc5c454fe

Kindle Edition, 212 Seiten, Publiziert: 2012-05-11T22:57:23.015Z, Produktgruppe: Digital Ebook Purchas, Verkaufsrang: 26254, Reference, Linguistics, Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences… mais…

Kindle Edition, 212 Seiten, Publiziert: 2012-05-11T22:57:23.015Z, Produktgruppe: Digital Ebook Purchas, Verkaufsrang: 26254, Reference, Linguistics, Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences, Subjects, Books, Words, Language & Grammar, Education & Reference, Kindle eBooks, Categories, Kindle Store, Format: Kindle eBook, 2012<