Pygmalion's Spectacles

Pygmalion's Spectacles is a science fiction novel written by Stanley G. Weinbaum. The story takes place in the year 1960 and follows the adventures of a young man named Dick, who discovers a pair of virtual reality glasses created by the brilliant inventor, Professor Pygmalion. These glasses allow the wearer to experience incredibly realistic and immersive virtual worlds that feel completely real.As Dick explores the virtual worlds created by the glasses, he meets a variety of fascinating characters and experiences incredible adventures. However, he soon realizes that the glasses may be more dangerous than he initially thought, as they have the power to completely alter a person's perception of reality.The novel explores themes of technology, escapism, and the nature of reality. It is considered a classic of early science fiction and has been praised for its imaginative world-building and vivid descriptions of virtual reality. Pygmalion's Spectacles is a must-read for fans of science fiction and anyone interested in the ways that technology can shape our perceptions of the world around us.You drink, ' said the elfin, bearded face, 'to make real a dream. Is it not so? Either to dream that what you seek is yours, or else to dream that what you hate is conquered. You drink to escape reality, and the irony is that even reality is a dream.'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