The inner house

Name: The inner house
Author: Walter Besant

By Walter Besant

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

Science-Fiction & Fantasy

About This Book

A celebrated scientist's long-rumored, world-altering discovery becomes the focus of international anticipation and wild public speculation. The narrative follows the mounting expectation, the gatherings of learned societies, and a deliberately simultaneous announcement delivered to a global audience, using the lecture and its aftermath to probe how a technical breakthrough provokes political anxiety, media frenzy, and imaginative projections about the future. Scenes of public debate and personal reaction alternate with philosophical reflection on science's power to reshape social relations and institutions.

About the Author

Walter Besant

Walter Besant was a British novelist and historian, known for his vivid portrayals of London and its social conditions. His works often explore themes of social reform and the lives of the working class. Among his notable titles is "All Sorts and Conditions of Men: An Impossible Story," which critiques the disparities of Victorian society. Besant's writing is characterized by a blend of fiction and social commentary, making significant contributions to the literary heritage of the late 19th century. He was also involved in various philanthropic efforts and was a prominent figure in the promotion of literature and the arts.