A World Without Souls (1818)

A World Without Souls is a novel written by John William Cunningham and published in 1818. The story is set in a dystopian future where souls have been eradicated from the world. The protagonist, Edward, is a scientist who has been working on a machine that can bring back souls. However, his efforts are met with resistance from the ruling government, who fear the consequences of the machine falling into the wrong hands.As Edward continues his work, he meets a young woman named Emma who has a mysterious connection to the machine. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth about the eradication of souls and the government's true intentions.Throughout the novel, Cunningham explores themes of humanity, free will, and the consequences of playing God. The book also touches on the dangers of a government with too much power and the importance of fighting for what is right, even in the face of adversity.Overall, A World Without Souls is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will leave readers questioning the nature of their own existence and the role of science and technology in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.