02646cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324500230016726400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000850037650000310046150801160049252015900060853400450219865300290224385600430227299900170231513931UtSlPG20260610133329.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aCobban, J. Maclarenq(James Maclaren),d1849-190310aMaster of His Fate 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_His_Fate  aRelease date is 2004-11-03  aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Branko Collin, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Master of His Fate" by J. Maclaren Cobban is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the life of Julius Courtney, a well-regarded but enigmatic figure in London's artistic and scientific circles, who is both celebrated for his intellect and character yet seems to lead a life free from conventional responsibilities. At its core, the novel delves into themes of personal purpose, the interplay between life and art, and the complexities of human relationships.  At the start of the story, we are introduced to Julius Courtney at the Hyacinth Club, where he engages in philosophical discussions with fellow members, discussing topics ranging from nature's beauty to the limits of scientific understanding. As the conversation flows, an alarming news report about a mysterious case in Paris captures their attention, hinting at deeper explorations into hypnosis and mental collapse. Julius expresses his reluctance to accept conventional views, hinting at a broader disdain for materialism and social expectations. As the narrative progresses, the dynamics shift when Lefevre, Julius's friend and a doctor, navigates the mysteries surrounding a series of unexplained incidents, including a young man found in a trance-like state and a woman who has similarly vanished into semi-consciousness, both connected by an elusive figure, M. Dolaro. This intertwining of characters sets the stage for unfolding drama and intrigue as the reader is invited to ponder the nature of identity, authority, and the hidden burdens of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction, English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13931  c55319d55319