First published 1978
In "Future Perfect," acclaimed author H. Bruce Franklin weaves a tapestry of speculative fiction that challenges our assumptions about progress, technology, and the human condition. From a scientist's quest to uncover the truth behind a mysterious hoax to a chilling exploration of a future where the line between man and machine blurs, these stories immerse readers in uncanny worlds that feel both foreign and hauntingly familiar. With sharp prose and a keen eye for the absurd, Franklin's narratives confront us with the unsettling consequences of our own innovations, forcing us to grapple with the ethical quandaries that lurk beneath the surface of scientific advancement.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, 20th-century, 21st-century, 19th-century, alternate-history, academic, alternate-universe
Vibes: dark, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: chilling, uncanny, unsettling
Setting: India, Italy, Padua, University of Padua
Period: 19th century
416 pages · Paperback · Oxford University Press