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Lost Art

Lost Art

Smith, George O.

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 9355467060
ISBN13: 9789355467065
Publisher: Pharos Books Private Limited
Published: Jan 6 2025
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.12
Height: 0.08 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Lost Art by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel first published in 1943. Set in a future world where humanity has achieved interstellar travel and relies on advanced technology, the story revolves around the invention of a device called the Bernal beam, a powerful weapon with the potential to change the balance of power in the galaxy. This story follows various characters-scientists, military personnel, and politicians-who become embroiled in a complex struggle to control or suppress the technology. Smith's novel is more than just a tale of technological warfare; it dives into themes about the ethics of scientific advancements, the dangers of unchecked power, and humanity's dependence on technology. The title, Lost Art, refers to the fact that advanced civilizations have forgotten how to create certain crucial technologies, leading them to rediscover and protect knowledge that could easily be lost again. The novel's focus on the relationship between humanity and technology is ahead of its time, presaging later science fiction themes about the moral responsibilities of creators and inventors.

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