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Doctor Ox's Experiment
Hardcover
Science FictionClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781024100709
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 314
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
In Jules Verneâ€(TM)s humorous novella, Doctor Ox's Experiment, the quiet Flemish town of Quiquendone is turned upside down by the arrival of the eccentric Doctor Ox and his assistant, Ygène. Ox proposes an experiment to illuminate the town, but his true intentions are far more ambitious: to introduce his new gas, Vitalazine, into the town's air supply, which he believes will stimulate the inhabitants' energy and ambition.
As the experiment progresses, the once-placid townspeople become increasingly agitated and impulsive, leading to chaos and comical situations. A long-standing feud escalates into absurd conflict, and the town's slow, deliberate pace is replaced by frenetic activity. Doctor Ox's Experiment is a witty satire on scientific hubris and the delicate balance of human nature, showcasing Verneâ€(TM)s imaginative storytelling and keen observations of society.
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