The Young Diana: An Experiment of the Future

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The Young Diana: An Experiment of the Future

by Marie Corelli

EN·~10 hours

Chapters

Description

A uniquely conversational narrator greets you as a “gentle reader,” setting a tone that feels both courteous and slightly self‑aware. From the opening, the story invites you into a world where philosophy, humor, and a touch of Victorian‑era charm mingle, all while introducing Diana May—a woman whose curiosity about herself and the universe is boundless. Her inner monologue becomes a mirror for anyone who has ever questioned the meaning behind everyday sensations.

In the first act, Diana immerses herself in every discipline she can find—science, psychology, the mysteries of evolution—searching for a place she can claim as her own. Her relentless wondering turns ordinary moments into experiments of the mind, hinting at a future where her insights might shape more than just personal understanding. Listeners are drawn into her thoughtful, often amusing, quest for purpose, making the narrative a compelling blend of introspection and gentle satire.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (619K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Canada: William Briggs, 1918.

Credits

Tim Lindell, sf20011, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

2021-09-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Marie Corelli

Marie Corelli

1855–1924

A Victorian bestseller with a flair for the mystical and dramatic, this once wildly popular novelist captivated huge audiences from the 1880s into the early 20th century. Her books mixed romance, spirituality, and social criticism in a way that won devoted readers even as critics often pushed back.

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