Science Fiction Anthology (1-5)

Author: Pierre Bruegel
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: Each book in this series includes two story collections. The Submarine City is a famous science fiction novel that depicts the heroic efforts of future humans in building a new world beneath the sea to prevent the disaster of underwater earthquakes. It showcases the life and scenery of the underwater city, describes how humans struggle against nature, and portrays how scientists overcome difficulties to predict and prevent underwater earthquakes, revealing the diverse aspects of society and life. The Invisibility narrates the story of a young physicist, Griffin, who invents invisibility. However, the treacherous society forces him into a desperate situation, unwilling to reveal his groundbreaking invention, and he is compelled to transform himself into a person who cannot be seen. He fantasizes about becoming an invisible person to fulfill his various desires, but invisibility does not bring him any joy, instead causing him endless suffering. In his misfortune, he becomes a selfish individual and gradually takes the path of crime, even fantasizing about establishing a reign of terror, ultimately leading to his inevitable downfall. This book vividly describes the unfortunate experiences of a scientist filled with fantasies through plots and exaggerated techniques, satirizing the ugly phenomena of society.