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The Ideal

Stanley G. Weinbaum

Narrator Saethon Williams

Publisher: Independently Published

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Summary

Step into a futuristic vision of desire and illusion in The Ideal by Stanley G. Weinbaum—a thought-provoking science fiction novella that examines the pursuit of perfection and the cost of fantasy. When Dixon Wells uses a revolutionary machine to visualize the "ideal woman," he’s captivated by a dream that pulls him further from reality. Guided by the eccentric genius Professor van Manderpootz, Dixon faces a psychological journey into obsession, love, and the harsh truth about human longing. Blending romance, technology, and philosophical reflection, The Ideal is a brilliant exploration of how imagined ideals can distort the real beauty of life.
Duration: about 1 hour (00:53:44)
Publishing date: 2025-05-19; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —