Philip Wylie was een productieve auteur van zowel fictie als non-fictie, wiens uitgebreide oeuvre honderden korte verhalen, artikelen en romans omvat. Zijn werk wordt gekenmerkt door kritische, maar vaak filosofische, standpunten over de mensheid en de samenleving. Wylie haalde inspiratie uit zijn studies in psychologie, biologie, etnicologie en fysica, wat zijn schrijven doordrenkte met diepgaande analyses van de menselijke natuur en sociale structuren. Zijn kenmerkende stem en scherpe observaties maken hem tot een belangrijke figuur in de Amerikaanse literatuur.
Hugo Danner is the strongest man on Earth due to an experiment conducted by his father, a scientist, but he is doomed to live a life of alienation because of his special strength and abilities.
Finnley Wren: His Notions and Opinions, Together with a Haphazard History of His Career and Amours in These Moody Years, as Well as Sundry Rhymes, Fables, Diatribes and Literary Misdemeanors stands as one of the greatest American responses to the thrown gauntlet that is Tristram Shandy. An innovative, uproarious sentimental education, this novel marries the mordant satire of Wylie's Generation of Vipers to what might in other hands have been an ordinary story of frustrated ambition and frustrated love, turning forty-eight hours' worth of drunken conversation into an emotional and typographical explosion.
Set against a backdrop of international smuggling, the story weaves a thrilling narrative filled with vicious gangsters and captivating characters. The plot is rich with intrigue and excitement, showcasing the interplay of danger and allure. Sparkling with vivid descriptions and outstanding storytelling, it promises an engaging experience that explores the darker sides of ambition and desire.
A runaway planet hurtles toward the earth. As it draws near, tidal waves, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions wrack our planet, devastating continents and wiping out millions. A team of scientists race to build a spacecraft to escape the doomed earth. Their greatest threat, they discover, comes not from the skies but from other humans.
“The female of the species vanished on the afternoon of the second Tuesday of February at four minutes and fifty-two seconds past four o'clock, Eastern Standard Time. The event occurred universally at the same instant, without regard to time belts, and was followed by such phenomena as might be expected after happenings of that nature.” On a lazy, quiet afternoon, in the blink of an eye, our world shatters into two parallel universes as men vanish from women and women from men. After families and loved ones separate from one another, life continues in very different ways for men and women, boys and girls. An explosion of violence sweeps one world that still operates technologically; social stability and peace in the other are offset by famine and a widespread breakdown in machinery and science. And as we learn from the fascinating parallel stories of a brilliant couple, Bill and Paula Gaunt, the foundations of relationships, love, and sex are scrutinized, tested, and sometimes redefined in both worlds. The radically divergent trajectories of the gendered histories reveal stark truths about the rigidly defined expectations placed on men and women and their sexual relationships and make clear how much society depends on interconnection between the sexes. Written over a half century ago yet brimming with insight and unsettling in its relevance today, The Disappearance is a masterpiece of modern speculative fiction.
A classic mystery set set in a summer resort in New England in early 1940's. Written in a breezy style, the novel is essentially an American "Cozy" with an intriguing cast of characters.
Philip Gordon Wylie was a significant U.S. author whose works have greatly influenced popular culture. His novel "Gladiator" contributed to the creation of the iconic superhero Superman, while "The Savage Gentleman" inspired the character Doc Savage in pulp fiction. Additionally, Wylie co-wrote "When Worlds Collide" with Edwin Balmer, showcasing his versatility in speculative fiction. His contributions have left a lasting impact on both literature and comic book history.
Receiving an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis as an adult can be a difficult but liberating process. Full of useful information and personal insights, this book details the stages of late diagnosis, from self-identification to acceptance. It discusses mental health issues that can arise, supports that are available and strategies for the future.
