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The Girl in the Golden Atom is a science fiction novel by American author, Ray Cummings, first published as two short stories in ALL-STORY WEEKLY in 1919 and 1920. The first edition in book form was published by Methuen in London, 1922, followed by the American publication by Harper and Brothers in 1923. The book was extremely well received and sold very well. The narrative follows a chemist who discovers a universe within an atom, and experiences incredible adventures after entering this microcosmic world. He becomes enamored with a beautiful girl named Lylda, who embodies the peculiar and enchanting inhabitants of this atomic realm. The opening of the book introduces us to a conversation in a club where the chemist shares his revolutionary discovery with a group of intrigued friends. He reveals how he constructed a powerful microscope that allowed him to see into the atom, wherein he uncovers a vast and intricate universe, complete with its own inhabitants.
Tragically, after a mishap destroys his microscope, he is left longing for Lylda As he prepares to return to this minuscule universe to rescue her and explore further, the narrative sets the stage for an extraordinary adventure filled with scientific wonder, emotional depth, and exciting possibilities.
THE GIRL IN THE GOLDEN ATOM
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