02722cam a22003853u 4500 63599 UtSlPG 20260610134450.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 14011353 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Suttner, Bertha von, 1843-1914 Der Menschheit Hochgedanken. English When Thoughts Will Soar: A romance of the immediate future Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-11-02 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "When Thoughts Will Soar: A Romance of the Immediate Future" by Baroness Bertha von Suttner is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Franka Garlett, a young woman who grapples with loss and the complexities of her uncertain future following the death of her father. As she navigates her new life among strangers, she confronts societal expectations, the pursuit of love, and her inherited legacy. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Mr. John A. Toker, an affluent American contemplating a grand plan sparked by developments in aeronautics and the implications of technology on society, which foreshadows key themes of the book. Following this, we meet Franka, who mourns the untimely death of her father, a professor, and struggles with loneliness in their modest home. Her past is steeped in academic pursuits and deep emotional bonds, but the realization of her plight prompts her search for work to sustain herself. The narrative then depicts her encounters with various individuals, including Baron Ludwig Malhof, whose unsettling intentions lead Franka to assert her independence and morals amid an array of societal challenges. This sets the stage for Franka's journey towards self-identity, resistance against oppressive norms, and her quest for love and belonging amidst the changing world around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Feminism -- Fiction Young women -- Fiction Love stories Aeronautics -- Fiction Pacifism -- Fiction Dole, Nathan Haskell, 1852-1935 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63599 104423 104423