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Green Fire: A Melodrama of 1990 in Three Acts
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025691381
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Green Fire; A Melodrama of 1990 in Three Acts is a compelling work of speculative drama that explores the intersection of scientific ambition and human morality. Written in the early 20th century, this three-act play offers a fascinating glimpse into historical visions of the future. Set in the then-distant year of 1990, the story revolves around the discovery of a potent and mysterious energy source known as green fire. This breakthrough promises to revolutionize the world, but it also brings with it the potential for catastrophic destruction.
As various factions vie for control over the invention, the play delves into themes of corporate espionage, scientific ethics, and the personal cost of progress. Glenn Hughes crafts a narrative filled with suspense and high-stakes conflict, typical of the melodrama genre, while grounding it in the burgeoning science fiction tropes of his era. Green Fire remains a significant historical piece for its portrayal of futuristic technology and the societal anxieties surrounding rapid scientific advancement. It provides a unique theatrical perspective on how past generations imagined the challenges and wonders of the coming century.
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