"Le Vingtième Siècle: La Vie Électrique" by Albert Robida is a speculative fiction work written in the late 19th century. The book explores a future society in the year 1955, where advanced technology, particularly electricity, plays a pivotal role in everyday life. The narrative focuses on the character Philoxène Lorris, a renowned inventor, and his son Georges, highlighting their dynamic relationship and the societal changes brought about by technological advancements. At the start of the novel, an intense electrical storm, referred to as a "tournade," disrupts the region of Europe. This serves as a backdrop for introducing Philoxène Lorris, who is scolding his son Georges for not achieving enough in life compared to his own accomplishments. Through a vivid description of the society's manipulation of weather and climate through electrical means, Robida sets the stage for discussions on atavism, personal ambition, and the impact of technological progress. The opening establishes a tension between tradition and innovation, pointing to possible future conflicts as Philoxène expresses concern over Georges’ perceived lack of scientific aptitude, possibly due to their ancestry, and suggests a marriage to ensure a scientifically capable lineage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) This novel content is quoted from public domain works, from Project Gutenberg ([https://www.gutenberg.org/](https://www.gutenberg.org/)). Project Gutenberg is a project dedicated to digitizing and archiving public domain books. The works it provides have expired copyright and legally entered the public domain. Providing these classic works free of charge is intended to promote cultural dissemination and reading convenience. We sincerely thank Project Gutenberg for its efforts and provide links to the original content for reference. If you want to learn more about public domain works or download these contents directly, please visit the [Project Gutenberg website](https://www.gutenberg.org/).