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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt Audio PodcastBraveheart What makes someone truly brave? William Wallace, Scotland’s 13th-century national hero, led his outnumbered army to victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, proving Scotland could defeat the mighty English. The movie Braveheart immortalized his courage with the famous line: “They may take our lives, but they’ll never take our freedom!” The film won five Academy Awards and made more than $209 million worldwide. But here’s the thing—parts of the movie were made up. We don’t know if Wallace actually said those lines, and the movie’s climactic battle scene didn’t happen in an open field (it wou...
2026-03-2945 minTouching Lives with Dr. James Merritt Audio PodcastDon't Forget God Have you ever made a promise to stick with something 100% only to cave at 98%? Clayton Christiansen, the famous Harvard Business School professor, taught that it’s easier to hold your principles 100% of the time than 98% of the time—because at 98%, you’re constantly debating whether “this time” is the exception. Abraham discovered this truth the hard way. God had called him to leave everything behind and follow Him to a new land, promising to bless him personally, nationally, and globally. Abraham packed up and obeyed, mostly. He took his nephew Lot when God said leave everyone, and when famine hit the Pr...
2026-03-1546 minTouching Lives with Dr. James Merritt Audio PodcastTrust and Obey Who were Jesus’ favorite Old Testament heroes? If you guessed Moses, you’d be right—Jesus mentioned him 25 times. But number two might surprise you. Abraham, referenced 17 times, appears in Jesus’ teaching nearly as often. Why did Jesus love talking about this man? Because Abraham shows us a relationship with God that doesn’t start with our searching for Him, but with His grace finding us. Three thousand years before Jesus walked the earth, God spoke to a 75-year-old idol worshiper living in present-day Iraq and gave one command: “Go.” Abraham didn’t know where he was going, why he was going, or...
2026-03-0839 minTouching Lives with Dr. James Merritt Audio PodcastChoose Wisely What happens when you trust the wrong guide? While driving through northwest Indiana, a man named Iftikhar Hussain drove off a ramp to a bridge that no longer existed, killing his wife Zohra. Police believe he ignored numerous barricades including orange barrels, cones, large “Road Closed” signs, and concrete barriers, all because he was listening too closely to his GPS. His wife died not because a bridge was out but because her husband made the wrong decision. The story is a heartbreaking picture of what life is really about. The force of your life and the course of your life...
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Metal Monster032 - SlagDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-02-0115 minMetal Monster031 - Burned OutDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-3112 minMetal Monster030 - The Passing Of NorhalaDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-3013 minMetal Monster029 - The Frenzy Of RuthDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-2922 minMetal Monster028 - The Drums Of DestinyDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-2822 minMetal Monster027 - The Vengeance Of NorhalaDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-2721 minMetal Monster026 - CherkisDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-2614 minMetal Monster025 - RuszarkDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-2514 minMetal Monster024 - The Treachery Of YurukDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-2443 minMetal Monster023 - The Ensorcelled ChamberDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-2320 minMetal Monster022 - Phantasmagoria MetallioueDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-2221 minMetal Monster021 - Vampires Of The SunDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-2132 minMetal Monster020 - The City That Was AliveDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-2022 minMetal Monster019 - Into The PitDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1930 minMetal Monster018 - YurukDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1811 minMetal Monster017 - Concious MetalDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1709 minMetal Monster016 - The House Of NorhalaDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1722 minMetal Monster015 - Free But A MonsterDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1711 minMetal Monster014 - Voice From The VoidDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1708 minMetal Monster013 - I Will Give You PeaceDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1711 minMetal Monster012 - The Metal EmperorDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1719 minMetal Monster011 - Witch Give Back My SisterDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1719 minMetal Monster010 - The Portal Of FlameDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1715 minMetal Monster009 - The Drums Of ThunderDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1719 minMetal Monster008 - The Shapes In the MistDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1710 minMetal Monster007 - Norhala Of The LightningsDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1730 minMetal Monster006 - The Smiting ThingDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1720 minMetal Monster005 - Metal With A BrainDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1714 minMetal Monster004 - Ruth VentorDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1729 minMetal Monster003 - The Sigil On The RocksDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1709 minMetal Monster002 - Valley Of The Blue PoppiesDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1721 minMetal Monster001 - PrologueDive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a powerful woman who commands lightning and controls extraordinary metal...
2026-01-1706 min
Βιβλιοαναγνώσεις - ηχητικά βιβλία φαντασίας στα ελληνικά - audiobooksΟ Τελευταίος Ποιητής και τα Ρομπότ - Άμπρααμ Μέριτ | Ηχητικό Βιβλίο Ελληνικά - AudiobookΤίτλος πρωτότυπου: A. Merritt "The Last Poet and the Robots" (1934)Το διήγημα του Abraham Merritt, γνωστό με δύο τίτλους, αποτελεί χαρακτηριστικό δείγμα της pulp επιστημονικής φαντασίας των δεκαετιών 1920-1930. Ο Merritt φημίζεται για την "πορφυρή πεζογραφία" του – μια υπερβολική, ποιητική γλώσσα γεμάτη αισθητικές περιγραφές, που μετατρέπει την επιστημονική φαντασία σε σχεδόν μυστικιστική εμπειρία. Σε αυτή την ιστορία, το στυλ αυτό δεν είναι απλώς διακοσμητικό, αλλά οργανικό μέρος της θεματικής: η τέχνη και η αισθητική γίνονται όπλα ενάντια στην μηχανική τυραννία. Η ιστορία πρωτοεμφανίστηκε ως «The Last Poet and the Robots» το Απρίλιο 1934 ως 11ο κεφάλαιο στο διάσημο round-robin serial Cosmos που δημοσιεύτηκε στο fanzine Fantasy Magazine. Το Cosmos ήταν μια συνεργατική νουβέλα-παζλ με 17 κεφάλαια από πολλούς συγγραφείς. Πολλοί θεωρούν το κεφάλαιο του Merritt το καλύτερο από όλα. Τον Οκτώβριο του 1936 ο ίδιος ο Merritt πήρε αυτό το κεφάλαιο, το αναθεώρησε ελαφρώς και το εξέδωσε ως αυτόνομη ιστορία στο pulp περιοδικό Thrilling Wonder Stories με τον τίτλο «Rhythm of the Spheres».Κεντρικό θέμα είναι η σύγκρουση μεταξύ ανθρώπινης δημιουργικότητας και μηχανικής λογικής. Ο πρωταγωνιστής, Narodny, ενσαρκώνει τον "τελευταίο ποιητή" – έναν υπεράνθρωπο που συνδυάζει επιστήμη, τέχνη και φιλοσοφία. Ζει σε ένα υπόγειο καταφύγιο, μακριά από τον κόσμο που κυριαρχείται από ρομπότ. Αυτή η απομόνωση συμβολίζει την αποξένωση του καλλιτέχνη σε μια εποχή εκμηχανισμού, όπου η ανθρώπινη ψυχή απειλείται από την ψυχρή αποτελεσματικότητα. Ο Merritt αντλεί από ρομαντικές ιδέες: ο Narodny δεν είναι απλός επιστήμονας, αλλά ένας "μουσικός των άστρων", που μετατρέπει κοσμικές ακτίνες σε συμφωνίες. Αυτό παραπέμπει στην αρχαία έννοια της "μουσικής των σφαιρών" (harmonia mundi), από τον Πυθαγόρα και τον Πλάτωνα, όπου το σύμπαν είναι μια αρμονική δομή. Ο Merritt την εκσυγχρονίζει, κάνοντάς την όπλο: η "ρυθμική δόνηση" των σφαιρών γίνεται μέσο καταστροφής, υπονοώντας ότι η τέχνη μπορεί να νικήσει την τεχνολογία όχι με βία, αλλά με αισθητική υπεροχή.Τα ρομπότ, από την άλλη, αντιπροσωπεύουν την απειλή του ολοκληρωτισμού και της απώλειας ατομικότητας. Ο Merritt προβάλλει τα ρομπότ ως "κρυφή κυβέρνηση" που ελέγχουν τον κόσμο, διαταράσσοντας την κοσμική αρμονία. Δεν είναι απλοί εχθροί, αλλά σύμβολα μιας κοινωνίας όπου η δημιουργικότητα καταπιέζεται. Η "αισθητική ενόχληση" που νιώθει ο Narodny από τις μηχανικές παρεμβάσεις τους – σαν "φάλτσα νότα" στο σύμπαν – μετατρέπει την ιστορία σε αλληγορία: η τέχνη δεν είναι πολυτέλεια, αλλά αναγκαιότητα για την επιβίωση της ανθρωπότητας. Η επίλυση, μέσω ενός "μουσικού θανάτου", είναι ποιητική εκδίκηση: ο Narodny χρησιμοποιεί δονήσεις για να "σπάσει" τα ρομπότ, όπως ένας μαέστρος διορθώνει μια κακοφωνία. Σε σχέση με άλλα έργα του Merritt, όπως το The Metal Monster (1920), όπου μηχανές ζωντανεύουν, εδώ η απειλή είναι πιο φιλοσοφική: όχι η εξέγερση των μηχανών, αλλά η σταδιακή υποταγή του ανθρώπου. Αυτό προοιωνίζει μεταγενέστερα έργα, όπως το I, Robot του Asimov, αλλά με ρομαντική χροιά.Συμβολικά, η "μουσική των σφαιρών" ενώνει επιστήμη και μυστικισμό, αντανακλώντας τις επιρροές του Merritt από αρχαίες μυθολογίες και σύγχρονες θεωρίες (π.χ. ακτίνες κοσμικών ακτινοβολιών). Η ιστορία κριτικάρει τον υλισμό: τα ρομπότ, χωρίς ψυχή, δεν μπορούν να "ακούσουν" την αρμονία, άρα είναι καταδικασμένα. Ωστόσο, η λύση είναι ελιτίστικη – μόνο ο υπεράνθρωπος σώζει τον κόσμο – αποκαλύπτοντας μια ρομαντική, σχεδόν νιτσεϊκή άποψη για την τέχνη ως δύναμη των εκλεκτών. Το έργο υπάρχει ελευθέρα διαθέσιμο εδώ: https://freeread.de/@RGLibrary/AbrahamMerritt/ShortStories/TheLastPoetAndTheRobots.htmlΜετάφραση και ανάγνωση Γρηγόριος ΚαλογιάννηςΗ ηχογράφηση δεν έχει κερδοσκοπικό χαρακτήρα. Επιτρέπεται η αναπαραγωγή, αναδημοσίευση και ενσωμάτωση, με όρους Creative Commons BY-NC (αναφορά σε δημιουργούς - μη εμπορική χρήση).
2026-01-0940 min
Fantasy Football en Español: Primera y PuntoResultados NFL Semana 5 - La llegada de Jacory Croskey Merritt, desplome de Arizona - Ep. 136KeywordsNFL, Fantasy, jugadores, análisis, estrategia, apuestas, rendimiento, novatos, lesiones, proyeccionesSummaryEn este episodio de Privérey, Toño Tena y Abraham Frem analizan la semana 5 de la NFL, discutiendo el rendimiento de jugadores clave en fantasy, estrategias de apuestas y el impacto de las lesiones. Se destacan partidos emocionantes y se evalúa el desempeño de novatos y jugadores emergentes, así como las proyecciones para las próximas semanas.Chapters00:00 Introdu...
2025-10-0634 min
A Little Bit of Makeup & A Whole Lot of JesusS3 Ep21 - James 2:25-26 Summer Makeup for Youthful Skin - Hacks for Women Over 40+Good morning beautiful! 💖 Our easy makeup theme today is: Summer Makeup for Youthful Skin - Hacks for Women Over 40+
The foundation Bible verse for this podcast is:
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11
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Last week's verse video:
Wasn’t our ancestor Abraham “made right with God by works” when he placed his son Isaac on the sacrificial altar? Isn’t it obvious that faith and works are yok...
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The foundation Bible verse for this podcast is:
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11
Color Me James https://alittlebitofmakeupandawholelotofjesus.com/product/color-me-james/
Last week's verse video:
Wasn’t our ancestor Abraham “made right with God by works” when he placed his son Isaac on the sacrificial altar? Isn’t it obvious that faith and works are yok...
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The foundation Bible verse for this podcast is:
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11
Color Me James https://alittlebitofmakeupandawholelotofjesus.com/product/color-me-james/
Last week's verse video:
Do I hear you professing to believe in the one and only God, but then observe you complacently sitting back as if you had done something wonde...
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The foundation Bible verse for this podcast is:
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11
Color Me James https://alittlebitofmakeupandawholelotofjesus.com/product/color-me-james/
Last week's verse video:
Do I hear you professing to believe in the one and only God, but then observe you complacently sitting back as if you had done something wonde...
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