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Venture into a chilling vision of the future with Arthur Leo Zagat's "When the Sleepers Woke," a classic of dystopian science fiction. Explore a world transformed, where the promise of utopia masks a darker reality. This gripping adventure follows those who awaken to find their world irrevocably changed. A master of speculative fiction, Zagat crafts a narrative that resonates with timeless themes of societal control and the fight for individual freedom. This meticulously prepared edition brings the story of "When the Sleepers Woke" back to print, allowing readers to rediscover a foundational…mehr

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Venture into a chilling vision of the future with Arthur Leo Zagat's "When the Sleepers Woke," a classic of dystopian science fiction. Explore a world transformed, where the promise of utopia masks a darker reality. This gripping adventure follows those who awaken to find their world irrevocably changed. A master of speculative fiction, Zagat crafts a narrative that resonates with timeless themes of societal control and the fight for individual freedom. This meticulously prepared edition brings the story of "When the Sleepers Woke" back to print, allowing readers to rediscover a foundational work of the genre. Experience the thrill of a journey into the unknown, and confront the unsettling possibilities that lie in wait. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Arthur Leo Zagat (1896-1949) was an American lawyer, prolific pulp fiction writer, and editor best known for his contributions to the horror, science fiction, and mystery genres. Born in New York City, Zagat served in World War I before pursuing a legal career. However, his passion for storytelling led him to writing, where he found success in the pulp magazine market of the 1920s and 1930s. Zagat authored hundreds of short stories and novellas, often collaborating with fellow writers like Nat Schachner. His most famous works include dystopian science fiction tales, eerie horror stories, and hard-boiled detective fiction. Zagat also contributed to serialized stories, such as the "Doc Savage" adventures, and became a popular fixture in magazines like Weird Tales, Astounding Stories, and Argosy. His writing style is noted for its vivid, imaginative worlds and engaging plots. Zagat passed away in 1949, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the golden age of pulp fiction.