Previously published: London : Chatto and Windus, 1937. Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
1. The mind of Mr. Joseph Davis is greatly troubled -- 2. Mr. Joseph Davis learns about cosmic rays -- 3. Mr. Joseph Davis wrestles with an incredible idea -- 4. Dr. Holdman Stedding is infected with the idea -- 5. Professor Ernest Keppel takes up the idea in his own peculiar fashion -- 6. Opening phases of the great eugenic research -- 7. The world begins to hear about the Martians -- 8. How these star begotten people may presently get together -- 9. Professor Keppel in inspired to foretell the end of humanity -- 10. Mr. Joseph Davis tears up a manuscript.
Summary:
"Star Begotten portrays discoveries in evolutionary biology and contemplates the benefits as well as the horrors of mutation. This new annotated edition situates the novel in its literary and historical contexts, explains its place in Wells's late development, and highlights its importance as a precursor to the dark comedies of delusion by writers like Robert Sheckley and Philip K. Dick."--Jacket.
Series:
The Wesleyan early classics of science fiction series
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