The last test by Adolphe Danziger
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| Author | Danziger, Adolphe, 1859-1959 |
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| Editor | Lovecraft, H. P. (Howard Phillips), 1890-1937 |
| Illustrator | Rankin, Hugh, 1878-1956 |
| Title | The last test |
| Original Publication | United States: Popular Fiction Publishing Company, 1928. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Lovecraft's revision of "A sacrifice to science." |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Last Test" by Adolphe Danziger is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story dives into the life of Dr. Alfred Clarendon, a renowned scientist whose ambition and obsessive pursuits lead him into dark territories of knowledge and moral dilemmas. The narrative appears to explore themes of ambition, madness, and the consequences of unchecked scientific exploration, setting the stage for a potentially harrowing journey. The opening of the book introduces Dr. Alfred Clarendon as he grapples with the fallout from his scientific endeavors within the California State Penitentiary. Initially celebrated for his research on a fever epidemic, Clarendon finds himself increasingly isolated and driven to madness, particularly influenced by his enigmatic assistant, Surama. As tensions rise due to criticisms and misinformation in the media, Clarendon contemplates morally questionable experiments that blur the line between knowledge and ethical responsibility. Georgina, his devoted sister, is caught in the chaos, torn between her loyalty to her brother and her fears over his deteriorating state of mind and moral judgment. The scene is set for a gripping tale of horror, ambition, and the complex nature of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Atlantis (Legendary place) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Horror tales |
| Subject | Physicians -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70606 |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 5, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 155 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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