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Dark recess

    George O. Smith's Dark recess is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. Readers will find themes of man-woman relationships, Hypnotism, psychiatrists and physicists.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About Dark recess

    "Dark Recess" by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story delves into complex themes of mathematics, psychology, and the dangers of unrestrained scientific exploration. The primary narrative follows Clifford Maculay, a gifted physicist who, while on a sabbatical, unwittingly becomes involved in a cosmic mystery that threatens the very fabric of the universe due to his groundbreaking equations on negative space. In this tale, Clifford Maculay struggles with personal and professional challenges, ultimately undergoing a transformation due to a unique therapeutic approach from Doctor Hanson. As he is hypnotized and encouraged to abandon his obsessive work ethic, Maculay explores a freer, more liberated lifestyle. This leads him to a series of escapades on Venus, where he meets and develops a dynamic relationship with Ava Longacre. However, a looming threat emerges when his assistant, Redmond, seeks to unravel the mysteries of Maculay's theories, potentially unleashing catastrophic consequences. The novel intricately weaves themes of self-discovery and the perils of ambition, culminating in a dramatic revelation about the effects of manipulating space and time.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Science fiction
    • Psychological fiction
    • Man-woman relationships
    • Hypnotism
    • Psychiatrists
    • Physicists

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    Who wrote Dark recess?

    Dark recess was written by George O. Smith.

    What genre is Dark recess?

    It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction, Classic Fantasy and Classic Love Stories.

    Is Dark recess free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Dark recess?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Anthem, Space Station 1 and The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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