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The Last Revolution: A Novel
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An Inspiration To Many For His Style And Prose, Lord Dunsany Was A Pioneer For Fantasy Fiction, Inspiring Such Famous Writers As H. P. Lovecraft, J. R. R. Tolkien, And Neil Gaiman, To Name A Few. More Than Sixty Years Since Its First Publication, The Last Revolution Is Now Once Again Available To Readers.In A Time Before Computers Were A Mainstay Of Our Lives, Lord Dunsany Tells The Story, Which Takes Place In England, About The Revolution Of Selfreproducing Machines. Known To Have A Profound Distaste For The Industrial Revolution, The Last Revolution Touches On A Topic We Know All Too Well Today: What Happens If The Computers Take Over?Good Morning Pender. I Hear You Have Made A Frankenstein. This Is The Line That Narrator Pender Hears From An Inventor, And He Is Soon Playing A Robot In A Game Of Chess. Penders Mood Changes When He Realizes That The Computer Hes Facing Has An Intelligence Far Superior To His Own.From The Introduction Of The Robots, A Tense Atmosphere Is Noted As The Robots Fight For The Attention Of Their Owners. Will These Machines Be Able To Coexist With Their Household Counterparts, Or Will They Rise As One And Take The First Steps Against Humanity?Skyhorse Publishing, Under Our Night Shade And Talos Imprints, Is Proud To Publish A Broad Range Of Titles For Readers Interested In Science Fiction (Space Opera, Time Travel, Hard Sf, Alien Invasion, Nearfuture Dystopia), Fantasy (Grimdark, Sword And Sorcery, Contemporary Urban Fantasy, Steampunk, Alternative History), And Horror (Zombies, Vampires, And The Occult And Supernatural), And Much More. While Not Every Title We Publish Becomes A New York Times Bestseller, A National Bestseller, Or A Hugo Or Nebula Awardwinner, We Are Committed To Publishing Quality Books From A Diverse Group Of Authors.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Last Revolution: A Novel'? A: 'The Last Revolution' explores the implications of self-reproducing machines and the potential consequences of technology overtaking humanity, reflecting concerns about the future of artificial intelligence.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Last Revolution'? A: The novel is written by Lord Dunsany, a renowned author known for his contributions to fantasy fiction and his influence on writers like H. P. Lovecraft and J. R. R. Tolkien.
- Q: What genre does 'The Last Revolution' fall under? A: 'The Last Revolution' is categorized as a fantasy novel, delving into themes that blend speculative fiction with elements of technology and societal change.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Last Revolution'? A: 'The Last Revolution' contains 192 pages, making it a concise yet engaging read.
- Q: When was 'The Last Revolution' published? A: 'The Last Revolution' was published on February 3, 2015, as a reprint of the original work.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This edition of 'The Last Revolution' is available in paperback binding, which is lightweight and portable.
- Q: Is 'The Last Revolution' suitable for young readers? A: While 'The Last Revolution' is a fantasy novel, it contains themes that may be more suitable for older teens and adults due to its complex ideas about technology and society.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'The Last Revolution'? A: The title 'The Last Revolution' refers to a pivotal change in society brought about by advanced self-reproducing machines, raising questions about humanity's future and control over technology.
- Q: Does the book contain illustrations or images? A: This particular edition of 'The Last Revolution' does not include illustrations; it focuses on the text and storytelling.
- Q: Can 'The Last Revolution' be found in libraries or bookstores? A: 'The Last Revolution' is available for purchase at various retailers and may also be found in libraries, especially those that stock classic or influential fantasy literature.