The Purple Cloud by M. P. Shiel

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Author Shiel, M. P. (Matthew Phipps), 1865-1947
Title The Purple Cloud
Note Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell, Garrett Alley, Maria Khomenko and PG
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Summary "The Purple Cloud" by M. P. Shiel is a novel written during the early 20th century. The narrative presents themes of exploration, human ambition, and existential despair as it follows the journey of the protagonist, Adam Jeffson. He embarks on an expedition to the North Pole, driven by the allure of fame and fortune, while also grappling with darker psychological themes and relationships, particularly concerning a mysterious woman named Clodagh. The opening of the book introduces us to Adam Jeffson, a young doctor, reflecting on his life and the events leading to the expedition aboard the ship Boreal. He recounts a pivotal sermon denouncing the quest for the North Pole, delivered by a fervent preacher named Mackay, who warns of a looming doom for those seeking out the forbidden mysteries of the Arctic. The narrative sets the stage for Jeffson’s internal conflicts about his ambitions and personal desires, particularly as they intertwine with his complex relationship with his fiancée, Clodagh, and her nephew Peters, who is also a member of the expedition. As the preparations for the journey unfold, a sense of foreboding begins to permeate the text, hinting at the challenges and tragedies that lie ahead for Jeffson and the others involved in the ill-fated expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject End of the world -- Fiction
Subject Natural disasters -- Fiction
Subject Apocalyptic fantasies
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EBook-No. 11229
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Most Recently Updated Dec 2, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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