This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Light Machine
Original Publication: United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company,1920.
Note: Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "The Light Machine" by Ray Cummings is a science fiction short story published in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around a peculiar invention known as the "Light Machine," which has the extraordinary capability to extract and project images from light, allowing individuals to glimpse into the past. The story delves into themes of science, the nature of light, and the interplay between observation and reality, effectively blending scientific concepts with imaginative storytelling. The plot centers on Tubby, a skeptical man who initially dismisses claims about the speed of light. His life takes an intriguing turn when he encounters Professor Obadiah Oats, a quirky scientist who has invented the Light Machine. With Tubby's help, the professor aims to demonstrate how light can carry images from the past. The story climaxes as Tubby watches a vivid projection of the Burning of Rome, allowing him to witness historical events as they happened. Ultimately, the narrative plays with the concepts of time, perception, and the limitations of human understanding, all while providing a thought-provoking and entertaining scientific adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957
EBook No.: 67208
Published: Jan 21, 2022
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Light -- Fiction
Subject: Maguire, Tubby (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Light Machine
Original Publication: United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company,1920.
Note: Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "The Light Machine" by Ray Cummings is a science fiction short story published in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around a peculiar invention known as the "Light Machine," which has the extraordinary capability to extract and project images from light, allowing individuals to glimpse into the past. The story delves into themes of science, the nature of light, and the interplay between observation and reality, effectively blending scientific concepts with imaginative storytelling. The plot centers on Tubby, a skeptical man who initially dismisses claims about the speed of light. His life takes an intriguing turn when he encounters Professor Obadiah Oats, a quirky scientist who has invented the Light Machine. With Tubby's help, the professor aims to demonstrate how light can carry images from the past. The story climaxes as Tubby watches a vivid projection of the Burning of Rome, allowing him to witness historical events as they happened. Ultimately, the narrative plays with the concepts of time, perception, and the limitations of human understanding, all while providing a thought-provoking and entertaining scientific adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957
EBook No.: 67208
Published: Jan 21, 2022
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Light -- Fiction
Subject: Maguire, Tubby (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.