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Mighty Atom

Marie Corelli
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and science fiction. From 1901 to
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British novelist
career with the novel A Romance of Two
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Christianity
Churchill and the British Royal Family
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continued to write novels
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Corelli
Corelli worked as a pianist and began her literary
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educated in 1866. Returning to England in 1870
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English writer
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ethics
fantasy
for the critics who sought to deny her talent.
Gothic
Known for her interest in mysticism and the
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late 19th century
London
male-dominated literary establishment of her time.
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pioneering author who wrote for the public
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religion
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she earned a reputation through works of
she is remembered today as a
she lived in Stratford-upon-Avon
she was sent to a Parisian convent to be
short story
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spiritualityMarie Corelli (1855-1924)
was an English novelist. Born Mary Mackay in
was largely rejected by the
was the most popular author of her generation.
where she
whose works have been regularly adapted for film
Worlds (1886). A favorite writer of Winston

Product details

  • ISBN 9781513134543
  • Dimensions: 127 x 203mm
  • Publication Date: 31 Mar 2022
  • Publisher: West Margin Press
  • Publication City/Country: US
  • Product Form: Hardback
  • Language: English
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The Mighty Atom (1896) is a novel by Marie Corelli. Published at the height of Corelli’s career as one of the most successful writers of her generation, the novel combines realism, social commentary, and family drama to tell a story of morality and the corruption of the youth. Due for reassessment by a modern audience, Marie Corelli’s work—which has inspired several adaptations for film and theater—is a must read for fans of early science fiction. “‘D—d—did I hear you rightly, sir? Ch—child-murder!’ ‘I repeat it, Mr. Valliscourt […] Child-murder! Take the phrase and think it over! You have only one child,—a boy of a most lovable and intelligent disposition […] and you are killing him with your hard and fast rules, and your pernicious “system” of intellectual training.’” Intended as a rallying cry to Christian readers, The Mighty Atom states quite clearly Correlli’s beliefs on progressivism and public education. Raised in a household of atheists, Lionel is left only with science to inform his thoughts and experiences. Early in the novel, his tutor, a religious Scotsman, is dismissed by the boy’s father Mr. Valliscourt. On his way out the door, however, he makes sure to state his mind to his employer. Despite his warning about the boy’s perilous upbringing, Lionel will grow into a nervous, lonely young man. Addressing philosophical, scientific, and religious themes, The Mighty Atom is a moving work of fiction which asks important questions about an emerging modern world. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Marie Corelli’s The Mighty Atom is a classic work of English science fiction reimagined for modern readers.
About Marie Corelli
Marie Corelli (1855-1924) was an English novelist. Born Mary Mackay in London, she was sent to a Parisian convent to be educated in 1866. Returning to England in 1870, Corelli worked as a pianist and began her literary career with the novel A Romance of Two Worlds (1886). A favorite writer of Winston Churchill and the British Royal Family, Corelli was the most popular author of her generation. Known for her interest in mysticism and the occult, she earned a reputation through works of fantasy, Gothic, and science fiction. From 1901 to 1924, she lived in Stratford-upon-Avon, where she continued to write novels, short story collections, and works of non-fiction. Corelli, whose works have been regularly adapted for film and the theater, was largely rejected by the male-dominated literary establishment of her time. Despite this, she is remembered today as a pioneering author who wrote for the public, not for the critics who sought to deny her talent.

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