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The Great Genetic Era
Author: Pig Sanbu
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“Old Tang, you activated speed-related Genetic Base Points. What’s the direction of those Base Points?” This question caused Tang Ting to have a melancholic expression. “It’s… Hand speed…” “And the right hand at that!” Xu Tui slipped onto a daze. Hand speed and the right hand. This image… Didn’t the teacher say that it was easier to activate the Base Points of the areas you use the most? “Old Tang, just what do you use your hands for?” “According to that explanation, did I activate the Genetic Base Points in my stomach because I’ve eaten 18 year’s worth of meals?” Cheng Mo, who was on his way to becoming a glutton, looked up and sighed. Xu Tui stroked his head, “Could it be because I’ve used my brain for 18 years?”

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The Shadow of Great Britain

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)

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2024-11-09 10:32
One of the great works is 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley. It presents a dystopian society where people are conditioned from birth, raising questions about freedom and human nature. Also, 'Plato's Republic' (while more of a philosophical treatise in a way, it can be considered in this context) examines justice and the ideal state.
What are some great works of American fiction?
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2024-12-12 06:55
One of the great works is 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream. Another is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, which deals with racial injustice in the South. 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville is also a classic, with its complex exploration of obsession and the human struggle against nature.
What are some great works of science fiction?
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2024-12-09 23:49
One of the great works is '1984' by George Orwell. It presents a dystopian future where the government has extreme control over people's lives. Another is 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, which explores a society based on pleasure and genetic engineering. And 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells is also a classic, depicting an alien invasion on Earth.
What are some great works of speculative fiction?
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2024-12-07 02:00
Some well - known great works of speculative fiction include 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien. It creates an entire Middle - earth filled with different races, magic, and a great battle against evil. 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury is another. It's set in a future where books are banned and firefighters burn them. And 'Neuromancer' by William Gibson is a seminal cyberpunk work that influenced much of modern science fiction.
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One great steampunk fiction work is 'The Difference Engine' by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling. It presents a world where the computer was invented in the Victorian era. Another is 'Leviathan' by Scott Westerfeld. It has an alternate history with steampunk elements in a World War I - like setting. Also, 'The Anubis Gates' by Tim Powers is excellent, filled with time - travel and steampunk machinery.
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