The Evolutionist at Large

Name: The Evolutionist at Large
Author: Grant Allen

The Evolutionist at Large is a collection of essays written by Grant Allen in the late 19th century. The book explores various topics related to evolution, including natural selection, sexual selection, and the role of environment on species development. Allen's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex scientific concepts easy for readers to understand. Overall, The Evolutionist at Large provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian-era science and philosophy.

By Grant Allen · First published 1893 · Genre: Science Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Satire · 22 chapters · 37,836 words

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Sitting on this little rounded boss of gneiss beside the path which cuts obliquely through the meadow, I am engaged in watching a brigade of ants out on foraging duty, and intent on securing for the nest three whole segments of a deceased earthworm. They look for all the world like those busy companies one sees in the Egyptian wall-paintings, dragging home a huge granite colossus by sheer force of bone and sinew. Every muscle in their tiny bodies is strained to the utmost as they prise themselves laboriously against the great boulders which strew the path, and which are known to our Brobdingnagian intelligence as grains of sand. Besides the workers themselves, a whole battalion of stragglers runs to and fro upon the broad line which leads to the head-quarters of the community. The province of these stragglers, who seem so busy doing nothing, probably consists in keeping communications open, and encouraging the sturdy pullers by occasional relays of fresh workmen.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Grant Allen
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Satire, Short Stories, Literary Fiction
Length: 37,836 words
Structure: 22 chapters, 274 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Science Fiction — The book explores speculative ideas about evolution and scientific concepts.
Philosophical Fiction — It delves into philosophical discussions about human nature and evolution.
Satire — The writing style includes satirical elements that critique societal norms and scientific theories.
Short Stories — The book is composed of a series of short stories or essays.