Tantalus, or, the future of man / by F.C.S. Schiller.

  • Ferdinand Canning Scott Schiller
Date:
1924
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Credit: Tantalus, or, the future of man / by F.C.S. Schiller. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    TANTALUS the fruit that dangled down from the outer branches of the tree but appeared to be just out of his reach, and so intent upon his design that he did not notice my approach. He seemed a tall man, and the upper part of his body was well formed. His features were good and regular, though somewhat hard, and not intellectual ; his resolute jaw bespoke the man of action, accustomed to command and to be obeyed. So far, his appearance would have done credit to any modern captain of indus¬ try. But the lower half of his body appeared to be misshapen. His thighs were so curved that he could not walk upright, but had to stoop and lean forward as he slowly shambled along. Still more monstrous seemed the feet, with which he churned up the mud [ 12]
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