| Author |
Robida, Albert, 1848-1926 |
| Title |
Le Vingtième Siècle: La Vie Électrique
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Bruce Albrecht, Claudine Corbasson, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Le Vingtième Siècle: La Vie Électrique" by Albert Robida is a speculative fiction work written in the late 19th century. The book explores a future society in the year 1955, where advanced technology, particularly electricity, plays a pivotal role in everyday life. The narrative focuses on the character Philoxène Lorris, a renowned inventor, and his son Georges, highlighting their dynamic relationship and the societal changes brought about by technological advancements. At the start of the novel, an intense electrical storm, referred to as a "tournade," disrupts the region of Europe. This serves as a backdrop for introducing Philoxène Lorris, who is scolding his son Georges for not achieving enough in life compared to his own accomplishments. Through a vivid description of the society's manipulation of weather and climate through electrical means, Robida sets the stage for discussions on atavism, personal ambition, and the impact of technological progress. The opening establishes a tension between tradition and innovation, pointing to possible future conflicts as Philoxène expresses concern over Georges’ perceived lack of scientific aptitude, possibly due to their ancestry, and suggests a marriage to ensure a scientifically capable lineage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Electricity -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Twentieth century -- Forecasts -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35103 |
| Release Date |
Jan 28, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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