Alise Of Astra (1911)

""Alise of Astra"" is a science fiction novel written by Henry Brereton Marriott Watson and first published in 1911. The book tells the story of a young woman named Alise who lives on the planet Astra. Alise is a member of a highly advanced civilization that has achieved great technological advancements, but also suffers from a lack of emotional depth and creativity. One day, Alise discovers a mysterious machine that allows her to travel to Earth, where she experiences a range of emotions and falls in love with a man named John. However, her time on Earth is limited, and she must return to Astra before it is too late. Back on her home planet, Alise struggles to reconcile her newfound emotions with the rigid society she lives in. She becomes determined to bring change to Astra and help her people become more emotionally aware and creative. ""Alise of Astra"" is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, creativity, and the dangers of a society that values technology over emotional connection. It is a classic work of science fiction that continues to be widely read and enjoyed today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.