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Gladiator

by Philip Wylie

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First published
1930
Pages
157
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Read by Mike Pelton · 7 h 52 min · 23 parts

  1. Chapter 1

    20:16

  2. Chapter 2

    9:19

  3. Chapter 3

    30:38

  4. Chapter 4

    20:31

  5. Chapter 5

    10:47

  6. Chapter 6

    19:10

  7. Chapter 7

    30:11

  8. Chapter 8

    55:03

  9. Chapter 9

    22:07

  10. Chapter 10

    10:02

  11. Chapter 11

    20:15

  12. Chapter 12

    19:20

  13. Chapter 13

    19:59

  14. Chapter 14

    8:11

  15. Chapter 15

    19:56

  16. Chapter 16

    9:27

  17. Chapter 17

    15:02

  18. Chapter 18

    22:15

  19. Chapter 19

    28:32

  20. Chapter 20

    19:16

  21. Chapter 21

    28:28

  22. Chapter 22

    6:34

  23. Chapter 23

    27:12

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About this book

In the Colorado town of Indian Creek, biology professor Abednego Danner pursues an experiment behind the locked door of his home laboratory. His wife Matilda objects to his work, while a fellow scientist laughs at his belief that chemistry could transform muscular strength. Danner takes his inspiration from ants and grasshoppers, then produces small creatures whose astonishing power makes his laboratory a hazardous place. The opening mixes scientific speculation with sharp scenes of domestic disagreement.

Later, Hugo Danner struggles to turn his anger at injustice into a purpose in Washington. Skorvsky introduces him to an educated circle seeking political change, and announces Hugo's pledge to free two prisoners. Their enthusiasm leaves Hugo feeling both committed and patronized. These passages give the novel an interest beyond the laboratory: the difficulty of finding meaningful action among people eager to enlist someone in their own plans.

About the author

Philip Wylie

Philip Wylie (1902-1971) was an American writer who worked as a novelist, screenwriter, essayist and playwright. His output ranged across science fiction, mystery fiction and non-fiction, with satire on subjects such as ecology and the threat of nuclear war. "Gladiator" is among his titles.

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Book facts

First published
1930
Reading time
About 5 hours
Pages
157
Language
English
Formats
PDF, EPUB, Read online, Audiobook
Audio read by
Mike Pelton