"The Diamond Lens" by Fitz James O'Brien is a weird, science-fiction story set in the 1850s, that revolves around Linley, a young microscopist driven by an intense desire to create the perfect microscope lens. Guided by a spirit's prophecy, Linley crafts a diamond lens that unveils a hidden world within a water droplet, where he discovers Animula, a being of captivating beauty. Linley's fascination with Animula turns into obsessive love, causing him to neglect everything else. Tragically, his scientific ambition leads to Animula's death as the water droplet evaporates, leaving Linley to face the devastating consequences of his unbridled obsession and the intersection of scientific pursuit and emotional longing.
The Diamond Lens
By Fitz James O'Brien
A man's relentless pursuit of scientific perfection leads him to a beautiful, microscopic world, only to tragically destroy what he loves most.
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2015-10-28
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About the AuthorFitz-James O'Brien was an Irish-American writer of works in fantasy and science fiction short stories. His career was marked by a significant contribution to the American literary scene in the mid-19th century.
Fitz-James O'Brien was an Irish-American writer of works in fantasy and science fiction short stories. His career was marked by a significant contribution to the American literary scene in the mid-19th century.
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