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Title: Gladiator

Note: Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "Gladiator" by Philip Wylie is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Professor Abednego Danner, a biologist who is consumed by his experiments, and his wife Matilda, who struggles to understand his ambitions. As the narrative unfolds, Danner’s exploration into enhancing muscular strength leads to unexpected consequences, particularly for his son, Hugo, who becomes the embodiment of his father's experiments. The opening of "Gladiator" introduces us to the Danner family, highlighting the tension between Abednego's scientific pursuits and Matilda's traditional views. Danner is depicted as a mild-mannered yet determined individual dedicated to his laboratory work, which he believes could unlock extraordinary potential in humans. His discussions with colleagues hint at his groundbreaking but controversial theories about manipulating biology. As the plot progresses, it reveals that Danner's experiments yield an incredibly strong progeny, Hugo, who exhibits extraordinary strength and abilities. This initial setup establishes themes of familial conflict, the morality of scientific experimentation, and the implications of creating a 'superhuman.' The stage is set for a deep exploration of Hugo's unique struggles as he grows into a being of unprecedented power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wylie, Philip, 1902-1971

EBook No.: 42914

Published: Jun 11, 2013

Downloads: 252

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: Fathers and sons -- Fiction

Subject: Psychological fiction

Subject: Alienation (Social psychology) -- Fiction

Subject: Human experimentation in medicine -- Fiction

Subject: Loneliness -- Fiction

Subject: Muscle strength -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:42914:2 2013-06-11T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Wylie, Philip en 1
2024-11-05T12:30:16Z Gladiator

This edition has images.

Title: Gladiator

Note: Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Gladiator" by Philip Wylie is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Professor Abednego Danner, a biologist who is consumed by his experiments, and his wife Matilda, who struggles to understand his ambitions. As the narrative unfolds, Danner’s exploration into enhancing muscular strength leads to unexpected consequences, particularly for his son, Hugo, who becomes the embodiment of his father's experiments. The opening of "Gladiator" introduces us to the Danner family, highlighting the tension between Abednego's scientific pursuits and Matilda's traditional views. Danner is depicted as a mild-mannered yet determined individual dedicated to his laboratory work, which he believes could unlock extraordinary potential in humans. His discussions with colleagues hint at his groundbreaking but controversial theories about manipulating biology. As the plot progresses, it reveals that Danner's experiments yield an incredibly strong progeny, Hugo, who exhibits extraordinary strength and abilities. This initial setup establishes themes of familial conflict, the morality of scientific experimentation, and the implications of creating a 'superhuman.' The stage is set for a deep exploration of Hugo's unique struggles as he grows into a being of unprecedented power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wylie, Philip, 1902-1971

EBook No.: 42914

Published: Jun 11, 2013

Downloads: 252

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: Fathers and sons -- Fiction

Subject: Psychological fiction

Subject: Alienation (Social psychology) -- Fiction

Subject: Human experimentation in medicine -- Fiction

Subject: Loneliness -- Fiction

Subject: Muscle strength -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:42914:3 2013-06-11T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Wylie, Philip en 1