Injuresoul: A Satire For Science (1884)

By Augustine Joseph Hickey Duganne

Book Overview

Injuredsoul: A Satire for Science is a book written by A. J. H. Duganne in 1884. The book is a satirical take on the scientific community of the time, poking fun at their arrogance and the way they approached scientific discoveries. The story follows a young scientist named Dr. Injuredsoul who is obsessed with discovering the secret to immortality. In his quest for knowledge, he becomes increasingly reckless and his experiments become more and more dangerous. Eventually, he creates a potion that he believes will give him eternal life, but instead, it transforms him into a monster. The book is a commentary on the dangers of unchecked ambition and the importance of humility in scientific pursuits. It is written in a humorous and satirical style, with exaggerated characters and situations that are meant to be both entertaining and thought-provoking. Overall, Injuredsoul: A Satire for Science is a unique and entertaining work of fiction that offers a satirical look at the scientific community of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163896004
• ISBN13: 9781163896006
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"