Sir Limpidus (1919)

Sir Limpidus is a novel written by Marmaduke William Pickthall and published in 1919. The story revolves around the titular character, Sir Limpidus, a wealthy and eccentric Englishman who is obsessed with the idea of achieving eternal youth. In his quest for immortality, Sir Limpidus turns to science and experiments with various methods, including cryogenics and alchemy.The novel is set in the early 20th century and explores themes such as mortality, the limits of science, and the pursuit of happiness. Sir Limpidus is portrayed as a flawed character, driven by his obsession and blinded by his own desires. His experiments lead him down a dangerous path, and he must confront the consequences of his actions.The book also features a cast of supporting characters, including Sir Limpidus' loyal butler, his skeptical friend, and a young woman who becomes entangled in his experiments. Through their interactions with Sir Limpidus, the novel examines the relationships between science, morality, and humanity.Overall, Sir Limpidus is a thought-provoking novel that explores timeless themes in a unique and engaging way. It is a must-read for fans of science fiction, philosophical literature, and classic English literature.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.