Pausodyne: a Great Chemical Discovery
The novel Pausodyne: a Great Chemical Discovery by Grant Allen tells the story of a scientist who discovers a new chemical compound that has the ability to slow down time. The protagonist, Dr. Pauline, becomes obsessed with his discovery and begins to experiment on himself and others in order to test its effects. As he delves deeper into his research, he realizes that there are unintended consequences to his actions and must decide whether or not to continue his work.
By Grant Allen · First published 1894 · Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction · 8,085 words
First lines
Walking along the Strand one evening last year towards Pall Mall, I was accosted near Charing Cross Station by a strange-looking, middle-aged man in a poor suit of clothes, who surprised and startled me by asking if I could tell him from what inn the coach usually started for York.
"Dear me! " I said, a little puzzled. "I didn't know there was a coach to York. Indeed, I'm almost certain there isn't one."
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 8,085 words
- Structure: 1 section, 107 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative involves a character who claims to have been in suspended animation for a century due to a chemical discovery, a concept that aligns with speculative scientific advancements.
- Mystery — The story revolves around the mysterious circumstances of the protagonist's encounter with a man who appears to be from the past, creating a sense of intrigue and investigation.
- Historical Fiction — The plot includes elements of historical context, such as references to 18th-century figures and events, blending historical facts with fictional elements.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind the stranger's story, involving elements of exploration and discovery.
Tags
chemical discovery · science fiction · innovation · technology · research · scientific exploration · laboratory · experimentation · chemistry · industrial revolution · scientist protagonist · mystery