The Bell Tone by Edmund Harry Leftwich
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"The Bell Tone" by Edmund Harry Leftwich is a science fiction novella written during the early 20th century. The story explores themes of communication, obsession, and the psychological consequences of scientific experimentation, specifically focusing on the interactions between humans and ants through unique radio-wave communication. The narrative follows Professor Howard E. Edwards, an expert in radio communications, who becomes increasingly obsessed with understanding the complex communication methods of ants. As he conducts
experiments using his radio equipment to transmit thoughts to the ants, he unwittingly forms a mental connection that alters his perception and leads to disturbing behavior. His experiments take a dark turn as he realizes that his actions are causing harm to the ants, which results in a psychological struggle within him. This culminates in a tragic conclusion, where the tension between scientific curiosity and moral responsibility leads to Edwards's demise, ultimately illustrating the perilous nature of unchecked ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Leftwich, Edmund Harry |
|---|---|
| Title | The Bell Tone |
| Series Title | Produced from Comet July 1941 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22470 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22470-1 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 184 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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