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Thoreau's microscope

Thoreau's microscope

FantasyHorror
Pages
128
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

Dive into a collection of short stories that blend fantasy, science fiction, and horror with a sharp, dark wit. Michael Blumlein explores the unsettling implications of biotech, human engineering, and brain science. The title story, "Thoreau's Microscope," offers a disturbing look into the final days of Henry David Thoreau, examining the clash between impersonal science and personal freedom.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkTenseThought-ProvokingComplex
Morally Grey

Genres

Fantasy Horror Science Fiction

About the author

M
Michael Blumlein

Michael Blumlein was a distinctive voice in dark fantasy and speculative fiction. His notable works include the collections Dark Love and Body Shocks, alongside novels like Black Swan, White Raven, and The Movement of Mountains. He was known for stories that often explored the strange edges of human experience.

Characters

Henry David ThoreauProtagonist
All characters in Thoreau's microscope