L'Êve future

<p><i>L'Ève future</i> written by Auguste Villiers de L'Isle-Adam is a foundational work of science fiction originally published in 1886. This novel explores themes of artificial intelligence the ideal woman and the anxieties of technological advancement.</p> <p>Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Paris and a visionary American laboratory the story centers on the creation of an android named Hadaly a perfect replica of a beautiful but vapid actress. Through Hadaly Villiers de L'Isle-Adam critiques societal obsessions with beauty and the dehumanizing potential of technology. 'L'Ève future' is a landmark in the genre influencing countless subsequent works and remaining a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's relationship with its creations.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>