The Overman by Upton Sinclair
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Author | Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968 |
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Title | The Overman |
Original Publication | United States: Doubleday, Page & Company,1906,copyright 1907. |
Note | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
Summary | "The Overman" by Upton Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the philosophical and existential exploration of a man's consciousness as he grapples with solitude and the pursuit of true individuality and meaning in life. Through the story of two brothers—one a scientist and the other a musician who has become reclusive on a deserted island—the narrative delves into themes of existence, humanity, and the nature of happiness. The story follows Edward, a scientist who embarks on a journey to find his long-lost brother, Daniel, after hearing stories of his survival on an uninhabited island. Upon finding Daniel, Edward discovers that his brother has transformed into a figure who transcends societal norms and has come to live a profound existence away from civilization. As the brothers reconnect, they engage in profound philosophical discussions about the nature of life, the meaning of solitude, and the essence of true fulfillment. Daniel reveals that he has discovered a higher form of existence, one that allows him to connect with a cosmic consciousness beyond human experience. Ultimately, despite the joy of reunion, Daniel chooses to remain on the island, deeply content with his own chosen form of existence, while Edward grapples with the implications of this life away from society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | Islands -- Fiction |
Subject | Paranormal fiction |
Subject | Brothers -- Fiction |
Subject | Musicians -- Fiction |
Subject | Castaways -- Fiction |
Subject | Solitude -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 67732 |
Release Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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