The Absolute at Large"In this satirical classic, a brilliant scientist invents the Karburator, a reactor that can create abundant and practically free energy. However, the Karburator’s superefficient energy production also yields a powerful by-product. The machine works by completely annihilating matter and in so doing releases the Absolute, the spiritual essence held within all matter, into the world. Infected by the heady, pure Absolute, the world’s population becomes consumed with religious and national fervor, the effects of which ultimately cause a devastating global war."--Publisher's description. |
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Page 47
... eyes from his papers ; not a muscle of his face moved . " M - m no , " growled old Rosenthal , anxious for peace . " Our Chairman will explain . Yes , yes , it can all be explained , gentlemen , I think , m - m - er , yes - very ...
... eyes from his papers ; not a muscle of his face moved . " M - m no , " growled old Rosenthal , anxious for peace . " Our Chairman will explain . Yes , yes , it can all be explained , gentlemen , I think , m - m - er , yes - very ...
Page 100
... eyes to the sky . It was already paling a little , but it still shone in its infinite sublimity , sown with stars . " How long it is since I looked at the sky ! " came suddenly into the scholar's mind . " Good heavens , it is more than ...
... eyes to the sky . It was already paling a little , but it still shone in its infinite sublimity , sown with stars . " How long it is since I looked at the sky ! " came suddenly into the scholar's mind . " Good heavens , it is more than ...
Page 130
... eyes . He seated himself without a word beside Marek and squeezed his hands together between his knees . " Come now , what's wrong with you ? " Marek pressed him after a painful silence . Bondy raised his arms . " I'm going to retire ...
... eyes . He seated himself without a word beside Marek and squeezed his hands together between his knees . " Come now , what's wrong with you ? " Marek pressed him after a painful silence . Bondy raised his arms . " I'm going to retire ...
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