L'Eve Future   By: Auguste Villiers de L'Isle-Adam (1838-1889)

L'Eve Future is a thought-provoking and complex novel that explores themes of love, power, and humanity's relationship with technology. The story follows the eccentric scientist Thomas Edison as he creates a lifelike female android named Alicia, who he hopes will serve as the perfect companion for lonely men.

As the novel progresses, the relationship between Edison and Alicia becomes increasingly twisted and unsettling, blurring the lines between man and machine, creator and creation. The author raises important questions about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and the potential consequences of playing god.

Villiers de L'Isle-Adam's writing is both lyrical and philosophical, delving into deep existential questions about what it means to be human and to truly connect with another being. The characters are richly drawn and the narrative is filled with unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end.

Overall, L'Eve Future is a captivating and thought-provoking read that will leave you questioning the nature of love, technology, and humanity long after you have finished it. Highly recommended for fans of classic science fiction and philosophical literature.

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En Amérique et en Europe une LÉGENDE s'est donc éveillée, dans l'imagination de la foule, autour de ce grand citoyen des États Unis. C'est à qui le désignera sous de fantastiques surnoms tels que le «MAGICIEN DU SIÈCLE, le SORCIER DE MENLO PARK, le PAPA DU PHONOGRAPHE», etc., etc. L'enthousiasme des plus naturels en son pays et ailleurs, lui a conféré une sorte d'apanage mystérieux, ou tout comme, en maints esprits... Continue reading book >>