The World Masters by George Griffith

Name: The World Masters
Author: George Griffith

The World Masters is a science fiction novel written by George Griffith and published in 1897. The story follows the adventures of two British scientists who travel to Mars and discover an advanced civilization that has mastered the art of controlling gravity. They are captured by the Martians and taken to their capital city, where they learn about the history and culture of this alien race. As tensions rise between Earth and Mars, the scientists must find a way to prevent war from breaking out between the two planets. The novel explores themes of imperialism, colonialism, and cultural misunderstanding, as well as the dangers of unchecked scientific progress.

By George Griffith · First published 1896 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Political Fiction · 31 chapters · 92,769 words

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It was the 27th of January, the Kaiser's birthday, and the reception-rooms of the German Embassy, on the Nevski Prospekt, overlooking the snow-covered quays and ice-bound waters of the Neva, were filled with as brilliant a throng as could have been found between the Ourals and the English Channel.

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Work type: Novel
Author: George Griffith
Date: 1896 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Political Fiction, Utopian Fiction, Romance
Length: 92,769 words
Structure: 31 chapters, 1,183 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Science Fiction — The book explores advanced technology and speculative scientific concepts.
Adventure — The narrative involves thrilling and daring exploits.
Political Fiction — The plot includes elements of political intrigue and power struggles.
Utopian Fiction — The story presents an idealized vision of society and governance.