Pygmalion's Spectacles

Pygmalion's Spectacles is a science fiction novel written by Stanley G. Weinbaum. The book tells the story of a young man named Dick, who is given a pair of special spectacles by a professor named Ludwig. These spectacles have the ability to create a virtual reality that is so realistic, the user feels like they are actually experiencing it. As Dick explores the virtual world created by the spectacles, he meets a woman named Lorraine and falls in love with her. However, things take a dark turn when Dick discovers that the virtual world is not just a harmless game. He must fight to save Lorraine and himself from the dangers that lurk within the virtual world.Pygmalion's Spectacles is a classic science fiction novel that explores the themes of love, reality, and the dangers of technology. It is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone interested in the impact of technology on our lives.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