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LoC No.: 06046754

Title: The Voice of the Machines
An Introduction to the Twentieth Century

Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Lee Spector and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Voice of the Machines" by Gerald Stanley Lee is a philosophical work that examines the intersection of humanity and technology, written in the early 20th century. The text explores the pervasive influence of machines on modern life, urging readers to recognize their inherent beauty and significance in both artistic and spiritual contexts. Lee invites a deeper understanding of machinery, advocating for its recognition as a form of poetry and a medium of expression for the human soul. At the start of the book, Lee reflects on the beauty of machines, particularly locomotives, as they arise in the dawn of the new century. He articulates how machinery, far from being merely utilitarian, embodies a representation of human creativity and aspiration. Through evocative language, he sets a tone that contrasts the mechanical with traditional notions of beauty and art, suggesting that the voice of machines reflects the changing dynamics of society and human existence. Lee's insights challenge preconceptions, asking for a reevaluation of our relationship with technology and the ways in which it shapes our world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lee, Gerald Stanley, 1862-1944

EBook No.: 20361

Published: Jan 15, 2007

Downloads: 97

Language: English

Subject: Machinery

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 06046754

Title: The Voice of the Machines
An Introduction to the Twentieth Century

Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Lee Spector and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Voice of the Machines" by Gerald Stanley Lee is a philosophical work that examines the intersection of humanity and technology, written in the early 20th century. The text explores the pervasive influence of machines on modern life, urging readers to recognize their inherent beauty and significance in both artistic and spiritual contexts. Lee invites a deeper understanding of machinery, advocating for its recognition as a form of poetry and a medium of expression for the human soul. At the start of the book, Lee reflects on the beauty of machines, particularly locomotives, as they arise in the dawn of the new century. He articulates how machinery, far from being merely utilitarian, embodies a representation of human creativity and aspiration. Through evocative language, he sets a tone that contrasts the mechanical with traditional notions of beauty and art, suggesting that the voice of machines reflects the changing dynamics of society and human existence. Lee's insights challenge preconceptions, asking for a reevaluation of our relationship with technology and the ways in which it shapes our world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lee, Gerald Stanley, 1862-1944

EBook No.: 20361

Published: Jan 15, 2007

Downloads: 97

Language: English

Subject: Machinery

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.