When the World Screamed
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (September 2015) |
| "When the World Screamed" | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Short story by Arthur Conan Doyle | |||
| Country | United Kingdom | ||
| Language | English | ||
| Genre(s) | Science fiction short story | ||
| Publication | |||
| Publication date | 1928 | ||
| Chronology | |||
| Series | Professor Challenger | ||
| |||
"When the World Screamed" was a story written about Professor Challenger by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It was first published in Liberty magazine, 25 February – 3 March 1928.
Plot summary
Professor Challenger, with the help of Mr Edward Malone and Mr Peerless Jones, drills into the earth until he reaches the mantle, convinced that it is a sentient being, akin to an echinus, and that by doing so he will be the first person to alert it to mankind's presence. He awakens the giant creature, which then proceeds to destroy his excavation, covering the spectators with a noxious liquid in the process.
See also
External links
- When the World Screamed at the Classic Literature Library
Wikisource has original text related to this article:
 | This article about a science fiction short story (or stories) is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |