Het voedsel der Goden en hoe het op Aarde kwam by H. G. Wells

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Author Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Translator Kuylman, J.
Uniform Title The Food of the Gods and how it came to earth. Dutch
Title Het voedsel der Goden en hoe het op Aarde kwam
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Summary "Het voedsel der Goden en hoe het op Aarde kwam" by H. G. Wells is a science fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the characters Mr. Bensington and Professor Redwood, who are eminent scientists making a groundbreaking discovery related to a substance they call "Herakleophorbia," initially referred to as the "Food of the Gods." The book explores themes of scientific ambition, the consequences of unchecked experimentation, and the impact of their discovery on society and nature. At the start of the novel, the author introduces Mr. Bensington and Professor Redwood, detailing their academic successes and peculiar characters. Both scientists are perceived as somewhat ordinary individuals, yet their groundbreaking discovery of a substance with enormous growth potential ignites a sense of excitement and ambition within them. Their journey sets off a cascade of unforeseen consequences, including the unexpected reactions of growing creatures around them and potential chaos emanating from nature responding to their experiments. As they begin their exploration of this substance's possibilities, the groundwork for conflict between science and the natural order is laid, hinting at the unfolding drama that will ensue from their scientific endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Giants -- Fiction
Subject Food supply -- Fiction
Subject Growth factors -- Fiction
Subject Agriculture -- Experimentation -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 36982
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Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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