The Mighty Atom (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161355048)

The Mighty Atom is a novel written by Marie Corelli, first published in 1896. The story is set in London and revolves around the life of a young man named Paul, who is known as ""The Mighty Atom"" due to his small stature and incredible strength. Paul is orphaned at a young age and grows up in poverty, but he is determined to make a better life for himself. He becomes a performer in a traveling circus, where he becomes famous for his feats of strength. However, Paul's life takes a dramatic turn when he meets a wealthy woman named Lady Destrey, who takes him under her wing and introduces him to high society. As Paul rises in social status, he must navigate the treacherous waters of upper-class society and deal with the jealousy and resentment of those who see him as an upstart. The novel explores themes of class, power, and the struggle for self-improvement. It is a classic work of Victorian literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the era.1906. To Those Self-Styled Progressivists, who by Precept and Example assist the Infamous Cause of Education Without Religion and Who by Promoting the Idea, Borrowed From French Atheists, of Denying to the Children in Schools and Elsewhere, the Knowledge and Love of God as the True Foundation of Noble Living, are Guilty of a Worse Crime Than Murder.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.

Author: Marie Corelli
ISBN-10: 1161355049
ISBN-13: 9781161355048
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.67lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d