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“The Machine Stops”


Welcome to the tutorial for "The Machine Stops" proudly sponsored by the English Department of Sunrise University.

If you click on the first header, or the large text at the top of this container; the author's name will appear to you. This feature is available on all pages within this tutorial.

To navigate this tutorial, click on each of the links in the left menu. It is recommended to follow them in sequential order.

By hovering your mouse over the box below, you will see the year when this story was written.

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The slideshow below has some quotes and photos of the author.

The Machine Stops, written by E.M. Forster E.M. Forster A poem is true if it hangs together, information points to something else. A poem points to othing but itself. E.M. Forster Shot of the 1960's British movie with the machine E.M. Forster They go forth with well-developed bodies, fairly developed minds and undeveloped hearts.  An undeveloped heart-not a cold one.  The different is important. E.M. Forster
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