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    The magnificent possession is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy story collection by Isaac Asimov. Readers will find themes of chemists and experiments.

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    "The Magnificent Possession" by Isaac Asimov is a science fiction short story first published in 1940. Walter Sills, a struggling New York chemist, believes he's discovered a revolutionary metal plating process using pure ammonium. His promising invention attracts unwanted attention from gangsters and corrupt politicians eager to exploit his discovery. As complications mount and he pursues a deal with a steel magnate, Sills faces an unexpected problem that threatens everything.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Science fiction
    • Chemists
    • Experiments

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    Who wrote The magnificent possession?

    The magnificent possession was written by Isaac Asimov.

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

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