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Fitz James O'Brien (also spelled Fitz-James; 25 October 1826 - 6 April 1862) was an Irish American Civil War soldier, writer, and poet often cited as an early writer of science fiction.

Fitz-James O'Brien (1828-1862) was an author and is often considered one of the forerunners of today's science fiction. While he was in college he had shown an aptitude for writing verse, and two of his poems-"Loch Ine" and "Irish Castles"-were published in The Ballads of Ireland... Read Full Overview

Fitz-James O'Brien (1828-1862) was an Irish author and is often considered one of the forerunners of today's Science Fiction. He travelled to the United States in 1852. His earliest writings in the United States were contributed to the Lantern, which was then edited by John Brougham... Read Full Overview

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

FROM a very early period of my life the entire bent of my inclinations had been toward microscopic investigations. When I was not more than ten years old, a distant relative of our family, hoping to astonish my inexperience, constructed a simple microscope for me by drilling... Read Full Overview

A discovery that reads like a fever dream of the mind. The Diamond Lens pulls you into a laboratory of obsession, where curiosity blurs into revelation and every artifact asks a question about who we are. This acclaimed science fiction short story by Fitz-James O'brien arrives... Read Full Overview

The Diamond Lens is a short story written by Fitz-James O'Brien. It tells the story of a young scientist named Linley who becomes obsessed with creating a powerful microscope that can see things at a microscopic level. After years of work, he finally creates the perfect lens... Read Full Overview

The Diamond Lens is a short story written by Fitz-James O'Brien. The story is about a young scientist named Linley who becomes obsessed with creating a powerful microscope that will allow him to see the smallest particles of matter. After years of work, he finally succeeds in... Read Full Overview

FROM a very early period of my life the entire bent of my inclinations had been toward microscopic investigations. When I was not more than ten years old, a distant relative of our family, hoping to astonish my inexperience, constructed a simple microscope for me by drilling... Read Full Overview

The Diamond LensBy Fitz-James O'Brien

This collection of literature attempts to compile many classics that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

"The Diamond Lens" by Fitz-James O'Brien is a captivating journey into the world of scientific romance and fantasy. This classic short story explores the fascinating intersection of microscopy and the human imagination. Delve into a tale where science fiction meets the allure... Read Full Overview