The kingdom of the blind by George O. Smith
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| Author | Smith, George O. (George Oliver), 1911-1981 |
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| Title | The kingdom of the blind |
| Original Publication | United States: Better Publications, Inc.,1947. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Kingdom of the Blind" by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around James Forrest Carroll, a brilliant physicist, who suffers from severe amnesia following a mysterious incident related to the Lawson Radiation. The narrative delves into themes of identity, the impacts of traumatic experiences, and the quest for knowledge against a backdrop of alien influence on Earth’s scientific progress. The opening of the novel introduces Doctor Pollard, a psychologist, as he grapples with the puzzling case of James Forrest Carroll, who cannot acknowledge his own identity. Embedded within a larger conspiracy surrounding the Lawson Radiation, Pollard and his colleague, John Majors, struggle to understand Carroll’s condition while hinting at broader ramifications for humanity’s understanding of interstellar science. As Carroll navigates his new reality, he begins to experience inexplicable urges to reconnect with his former life, suggesting layers of complexity regarding his lost memories and the threat posed by unseen alien forces monitoring his progress. The stage is set for a compelling exploration of the interplay between intellect, memory, and the unknown, inviting readers on a journey filled with intrigue and existential challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Amnesiacs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Physicists -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68733 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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