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The Machine Stops [Classic Tales Edition]

By: E. M. Forster
Narrated by: B. J. Harrison
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The earth's surface is no longer habitable. All humanity is sequestered beneath the ground, couched in isolation and contentment. The Machine provides the needs of humanity. Mankind becomes subservient drones to the life-supporting Machine. But what happens when the Machine stops?

Public Domain (P)2018 B.J. Harrison Anthologies Anthologies & Short Stories Classics Science Fiction
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An entertaining reading of this great allegory that prophecises the technology of today and its role in our demise. I loved Forster’s distinctive and unforgettable literary style.

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