The Age of Science: A Newspaper of the Twentieth Century by Frances Power Cobbe
"The Age of Science: A Newspaper of the Twentieth Century" by Merlin Nostradamus is a satirical work created as a mock newspaper, reflecting a speculative view of the future during the late 19th century. This book presents a fictional account of society in the late 20th century, exploring themes of scientific advancement, societal norms, and the role of medicine in a transformed world. It combines elements of speculative fiction with social commentary,
making it a unique exploration of the intersection between science and everyday life. The content of "The Age of Science" delves into a future where scientific pursuits dominate human existence, often at the expense of traditional social institutions, religion, and literature. The newspaper features a wide range of articles, including reports on scientific congresses, medical advancements, and societal regulations enforcing health and safety. The societal structure depicted is heavily reliant on a medical elite, with humorous yet critical commentary on the absurdity of extreme medical governance, such as laws that prohibit any form of dissent against medical practices. Through a variety of topics such as the development of a Prospective Telegraph, the abolition of certain historical concepts, and the bizarre interplay between science and daily life, the book presents an exaggerated yet thought-provoking consideration of a future heavily influenced by scientific ideology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cobbe, Frances Power, 1822-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Age of Science: A Newspaper of the Twentieth Century |
| Alternate Title | The Age of Science: A Newspaper of the 20th Century |
| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Satire |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dystopias -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63581 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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